Due for release November 5th. Follow the progress at www.princesoftheyen.com In 2003 renowned economist Prof.Richard Werner released a book titled “Princes of the Yen”. Ahead of it's time the book became a number one bestseller in Japan, yet, over ten years after it was first released, the English version, is still in its first edition. This documentary, based on the book, is told within the context of the history of 20th Century Japan. It meticulously explains the puzzle of central banks and the social, political and economic impacts their actions have. It provides the viewer with a new understanding of economics and shows how events that may appear disjointed in popular discourse are in reality intimately intertwined. In the conclusion the European context is brought into perspective and the viewer discovers how the Bank of Japan's actions in the 90s are remarkably similar to the ECB's of the present day. “Blows open the widely held consensus that ‘independent’ central banks are a force for economic good." Josh Ryan-Collins - New Economics Foundation and co-author of “Where Does Money Come From?" "Essential viewing if you've any interest at all in economics or politics" - Steve Morrissey Film Reviwer & Critic, http://www.moviesteve.com/ "A fascinating look at the need for better public understanding of just how much money can affect the world we live in.” Ben Dyson - Founder Positive Money & co-author of ‘Modernising Money’