Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion

The film delves deep into the world of high-stakes finance, focusing on Jérôme Kerviel, the French trader responsible for concealing colossal trading losses worth €50 billion at a well-known international bank. It's not merely about the numbers or the audacious scale of the fraud; it's also a complex exploration into corporate responsibility and the intricate web of human relationships that underpin such a scandal. Interspersed with Kerviel's personal narrative, viewers gain an insider perspective on his former superiors who, although aware of the risks, turned a blind eye to his actions. The film tackles themes of greed, ambition, and accountability, offering an engaging and thought-provoking examination of the human side of financial crises.