“Princes of the Yen” reveals how Japanese society was transformed to suit the agenda and desire of powerful interest groups, and how citizens were kept entirely in the dark about this.

Based on a book by Professor Richard Werner, a visiting researcher at the Bank of Japan during the 90s crash, during which the stock market dropped by 80% and house prices by up to 84%. The film uncovers the real cause of this extraordinary period in recent Japanese history.

Making extensive use of archival footage and TV appearances of Richard Werner from the time, the viewer is guided to a new understanding of what makes the world tick. And discovers that what happened in Japan almost 25 years ago is again repeating itself in Europe. To understand how, why and by whom, watch this film.

Princes of the Yen: Central Banks and the Transformation of the Economy.

"Because only power that is hidden, is power that endures."

Director, Producer & Writer: Michael Oswald
Narrator: Andrew Piper
Associate Producer: Mike Howarth
Website Year of release: 2014 Filmed on Canon 550D & 5D MkIII