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6.5 / 10(78 votes)IMDb20191h 43mFrance, New Zealand

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Synopsis

Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

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Capital in the Twenty-First Century – Official U.S. TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sydney Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 12, 2019

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Justin Pemberton
Screenplay & Story
Thomas Piketty, Matthew Metcalfe, Justin Pemberton
Original Score
Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Original Title
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Country of Origin
France, New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Studios
GFC Films, Upside Télévision

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Justin Pemberton

Screenplay & Story

Thomas Piketty, Matthew Metcalfe, Justin Pemberton

Original Score & Music

Jean-Benoît Dunckel

Director of Photography

Jacob Bryant, Darryl Ward

Film Editing

Sandie Bompar

Producers

Yann Le Prado, Matthew Metcalfe

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Thomas Piketty

Department Leadership Roster

Justin Pemberton

Director

Yann Le Prado

Producer

Matthew Metcalfe

Producer

Sandie Bompar

Sandie Bompar

Editor

Jean-Benoît Dunckel

Jean-Benoît Dunckel

Original Music Composer

Darryl Ward

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Capital in the Twenty-First Century about?

Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

Who directed Capital in the Twenty-First Century?

Capital in the Twenty-First Century was directed by Justin Pemberton.

Who stars in Capital in the Twenty-First Century?

The principal cast of Capital in the Twenty-First Century includes Thomas Piketty, Ian Bremmer, Lucas Chancel, Bryce Edwards, Rana Foroohar.

When was Capital in the Twenty-First Century released and how long is it?

Capital in the Twenty-First Century was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

Who composed the musical score for Capital in the Twenty-First Century?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Capital in the Twenty-First Century was composed by Jean-Benoît Dunckel.

Is Capital in the Twenty-First Century based on a book or true story?

Capital in the Twenty-First Century is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Piketty".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Capital in the Twenty-First Century?

Capital in the Twenty-First Century holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).