Master of the Universe

In 'Master of the Universe,' director Marc Bauder takes us into an unsettling yet fascinating world, where a former German investment expert with millions of Euros flowing in daily now sits in an abandoned bank building in Frankfurt. The film is built around a captivating mix of a monologue and an in-depth interview that delves deep into the mindset of this master of financial manipulation.As he shares his inside knowledge from the megalomaniac parallel world he inhabits, the protagonist reveals how illusions are the hard currency of this market. The film is based on meticulous research and offers a genuine glimpse into the secretive 'universe' that these financial powerhouses carefully guard. It delves deeper than other films set in the financial industry, examining the psychological forces that drive the players within it.Marc Bauder masterfully weaves together the seemingly disparate threads of psychology and finance in a drama that is as intense as it is revelatory. 'Master of the Universe' provides an unflinching look at the inner workings of a world many of us never truly understand, shedding light on the mentality that allowed for the financial meltdown. A gripping exploration of the human psyche within the context of high finance, this film challenges our understanding of the interconnectedness between the two.