Princes of the Yen
Central Banks and the Transformation of the Economy — A documentary by Michael Oswald
About the Film
Michael Oswald's film "Princes of the Yen: Central Banks and the Transformation of the Economy" reveals how Japanese society was transformed to suit the agenda and desire of powerful interest groups, and how citizens were kept entirely in the dark about this.
Based on the book of the same title by Professor Richard Werner, a visiting researcher at the Bank of Japan during the 90s crash. The film uncovers the real cause of this extraordinary period in recent Japanese history.
What Reviewers Say
"Essential viewing if you've any interest at all in economics or politics" — Steve Morrissey, Film Reviewer & Critic
"Blows open the widely held consensus that 'independent' central banks are a force for economic good." — Josh Ryan-Collins, Associate Professor in Economics & Finance, UCL
"A fascinating look at the need for better public understanding of just how much money can affect the world we live in." — Ben Dyson, Founder Positive Money
The Book
Professor Richard A. Werner's groundbreaking book reveals the hidden mechanisms behind Japan's economic boom and bust. As a visiting researcher at the Bank of Japan during the 1990s crash, Werner uncovered how central bank policies were deliberately used to reshape Japanese society.
About the Director
Michael Oswald is an independent documentary filmmaker whose work explores the hidden structures of power that shape our world. Princes of the Yen is his feature-length documentary examining the role of central banks in transforming Japan's economy.
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2014 | Documentary | 93 min | Directed by Michael Oswald
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