Princes of the Yen | Power of Banks | Finance Documentary | Political Structures

Princes of the Yen - Set in 20th Century Japan the documentary explores the role and power of Central Banks and how they can be used to change a country’s economic political and social structures A documentary adaption off the book by Professor Richard Werner. Princes of the Yen (2014) Director: Michael Oswald Writers: Michael Oswald(screenplay) Stars: Andrew Piper(voice), Richard Werner(archive footage), Noriko Yamagiwa Genre: Documentary, Crime Country: United Kingdom Language: English Release Date: 5 November 2014 (UK) Filming Location: Japan Storyline: Central Banks are some of the most secretive and misunderstood institutions in the world. What powers do they wield? Whose interests do they serve? How do their actions affect our everyday lives? In 2003, Richard Werner released a book by the title of “Princes of the Yen“, which cut through the complex jargon of central bankers and for the first time made this obscure world accessible to the public. Th