Aug 2, 2024
By: Prerna Tyagi
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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Guru is rumored to be based on Dhirubhai Ambani’s life, the film charts the rise of Gurukant Desai from a small-time trader to a powerful business magnate. The film explores themes of ambition, corruption, and the complexities of corporate ethics.
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Based on Michael Lewis' book, this film shows how the 2007–2008 financial crisis was triggered by the United States housing bubble. The movie offers a detailed and often humorous explanation of the complexities and failures that led to the economic meltdown.
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Moneyball is a 2011 American biographical sports drama that tells the true story of Oakland Athletics' manager Billy Beane and his innovative approach to assembling a competitive baseball team using data analytics. "Moneyball" illustrates how data-driven decision-making can revolutionize industries.
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A sports agent experiences a moral crisis and leaves his high-powered job to start his own agency. The film explores themes of personal integrity, business ethics, and the importance of personal relationships in business.
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It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Harpreet Singh Bedi, a new graduate who enters the corporate sales world. Confronted with unethical practices, he starts his own parallel venture focusing on integrity and innovative sales strategies.
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This film chronicles the founding of Facebook and the ensuing legal battles. Directed by David Fincher, it is based on the 2009 book, ‘The Accidental Billionaires’ by Ben Mezrich.
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Based on the true story of Chris Gardner, this film depicts his journey from homelessness to becoming a successful stockbroker. This Will Smith starrer is full of heart, and a perfect antidote to other aggressive narratorial films about the world of finance.
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This HBO film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the efforts of government and financial leaders to prevent a complete economic collapse.
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Based on the life of John Nash, an American mathematician and explores his groundbreaking work in game theory and his struggle with mental illness. A Beautiful Mind highlights the intersection of genius, creativity, and human vulnerability.
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Margin Call takes place over a 24-hour period at a large Wall Street investment bank during the initial stages of the 2007–2008 financial crisis. It provides an inside look at the ethical and practical challenges faced by financial professionals.
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