Topic: Job · Employment

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Paulette Goddard · Henry Bergman · Chester Conklin

Synopsis Modern Times (1936) follows the journey of a nameless factory worker, played by Charlie Chaplin, who is a small part of the vast industrial machine. His task is to tighten bolts on an assembly line, a job that becomes increasingly...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Lamberto Maggiorani · Enzo Staiola · Lianella Carell · Gino Saltamerenda

Synopsis Bicycle Thieves (1948) follows the story of Antonio, portrayed by Lamberto Maggiorani, who secures a job putting up posters after enduring nearly two years of unemployment. However, to perform his new role, he requires a bicycle. Having previously pawned his...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Takashi Shimura · Nobuo Kaneko · Kyôko Seki · Makoto Kobori

Synopsis To Live (1952) follows the life of Kanji Watanabe, a man who has spent three decades in a dull bureaucratic role at City Hall, supporting a son who appears indifferent to his father's efforts. Watanabe's existence seems to be on...

Direction Wang Bing

Synopsis Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks (2002) is an extensive documentary spanning over 9 hours, divided into three segments: "Rust," "Remnants," and "Rails." Shot over two years from 1999 to 2001, this film chronicles the gradual deterioration of Shenyang's...

Direction Greg Daniels · Michael Schur · Dean Holland · Ken Whittingham

Cast Amy Poehler · Nick Offerman · Aubrey Plaza · Chris Pratt

Synopsis Parks and Recreation (TV Series) (2009) is a beloved mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2015, spanning 7 seasons and 125 episodes. The show centers around Leslie Knope, the enthusiastic and dedicated deputy director of the Parks and Recreation...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Gottfried John · Hanna Schygulla · Luise Ullrich · Werner Finck

Synopsis Eight Hours are Not a Day (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1972) is a five-episode television miniseries that delves into the societal challenges and realities of Germany in the 1970s. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a young man and his...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Folco Lulli

Synopsis The Organizer (1963) delves into the plight of oppressed textile factory laborers in Turin, Italy, during the early 20th century, as they embark on their journey to demand improved working conditions. The narrative follows Professor Sinigaglia, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni,...

Direction Greg Daniels · Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Paul Feig

Cast Steve Carell · Rainn Wilson · John Krasinski · Jenna Fischer

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2005) is a beloved mockumentary-style sitcom that aired from 2005 to 2013, spanning 9 seasons and 188 episodes. The show offers a humorous and often cringe-worthy look into the daily lives of a group of office...

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office: The Christmas Special (TV) (2003) takes viewers back to the familiar yet chaotic world of a paper company, three years after the documentary crew first arrived. This time, they find Gareth Keenan at the helm, managing the office...

Direction Dan Erickson · Ben Stiller · Aoife McArdle

Cast Adam Scott · Patricia Arquette · John Turturro · Britt Lower

Synopsis Severance (TV Series) (2022) follows Mark Scout, portrayed by Adam Scott, as he manages a group at Lumon Industries. This company employs a unique "severance" initiative that divides the work-related memories of its staff from their personal ones. The series...

Direction Stan Neumann

Synopsis Le temps des ouvriers (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a four-part documentary series that chronicles the journey of Europe's working class from the 18th century to contemporary times. This sweeping narrative delves into the evolution of labor, the struggles faced by...

Direction Barbara Kopple

Synopsis Harlan County, USA (1976) follows the journey of Barbara Kopple as she embarked on her debut documentary project in 1973, unaware of the intense experiences that lay ahead. Kopple and her team spent a year and a half in Brookside,...

Direction Ermanno Olmi

Cast Sandro Panzeri · Loredana Detto · Tullio Kezich · Mara Revel

Synopsis Il Posto (1961) follows the journey of a fresh-faced college graduate as he navigates the challenges of securing a job within a prominent corporation. The film delves into the protagonist's experiences, highlighting the competitive nature of the job market and...

Direction Giuseppe de Santis

Cast Eva Vanicek · Carla del Poggio · Massimo Girotti · Lucía Bosé

Synopsis Rome 11:00 (1952) is inspired by a true event and follows the journey of five young women who respond to a job advertisement for a humble secretarial role in Rome during a damp morning in 1951. The women jostle and...

Direction Graham Linehan · Ben Fuller · Derek Hallworth

Cast Richard Ayoade · Chris O'Dowd · Katherine Parkinson · Matt Berry

Synopsis The IT Crowd (TV Series) (2006) is a British sitcom that aired from 2006 to 2010, spanning 5 seasons and 25 episodes. The story revolves around Jen (Katherine Parkinson), who secures a position at Reynholm Industries and is unexpectedly assigned...

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Martin Freeman · Mackenzie Crook · Lucy Davis

Synopsis The Office (TV Series) (2001) is a British television comedy series, crafted by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, that debuted on BBC Two on July 9, 2001. Spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes, this show gained significant acclaim, leading to...

Direction Christopher Cantwell · Christopher C. Rogers · Karyn Kusama · Juan José Campanella

Cast Lee Pace · Scoot McNairy · Mackenzie Davis · Kerry Bishé

Synopsis Halt and Catch Fire (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping drama that unfolds in the early 1980s, capturing the exhilarating rise of the personal computing revolution. The narrative is seen through the lenses of a visionary, an engineer, and a...

Direction Adolfo Aristarain

Cast Federico Luppi · Haydée Padilla · Julio De Grazia · Ulises Dumont

Synopsis Time for Revenge (1981) follows the story of a demolition worker who is also a union organizer. Alongside a close friend, he devises a scheme to blackmail their corrupt employer by staging a fake accident. However, a misstep leads to...

Direction Charles Ferguson

Cast Gylfi Zoega · Andri Snær Magnasson · Sigridur Benediktsdottir · Paul Volcker

Synopsis Inside Job (2010) is an eye-opening documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Charles Ferguson, known for his work on "No End In Sight." This groundbreaking film delves into the hidden realities of the 2008 economic crisis, which led to a...

Direction Peter D. Hutchison · Kelly Nyks · Jared P. Scott

Cast Noam Chomsky

Synopsis Requiem for the American Dream (2015) delves into the insights of Noam Chomsky, a figure often hailed as one of the most influential thinkers of our time. The documentary explores Chomsky's perspectives on the intentional consolidation of wealth and influence...