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201852 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Social Inequality

Time Thieves

201852 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Time has become a coveted resource, surpassing traditional commodities like water and oil in its value to society.

“Your time means big business.”

Social Inequality

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Cosima Dannoritzer

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Time has become a coveted resource, surpassing traditional commodities like water and oil in its value to society.

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Cosima Dannoritzerdirector

Cosima Dannoritzerwriter

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Cosima Dannoritzer's *Time Thieves* examines how time has become a valuable resource, rivaling traditional commodities like water and oil. The film discusses the relationship between time and money, focusing on how society prioritizes profit. It questions how individuals can reclaim control over their time in a world driven by financial gain. The documentary runs for 52 minutes and was produced in Spain and France in 2018.

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