Summaries

A very personal account of one family and its links across two continents and three generations, despite political divides.

Capitalist Drive looks at life in the aftermath of the historic changes that shook Europe in the 1940s and 1989, and the struggles involved in starting afresh - no matter where you are. It uncovers stories of love and loss, dreams and disappointments, including a father's drive to succeed and the impact it had on those around him. And as we get to know these characters and their pasts, we discover shared passions and ambitions, including a rather eccentric attachment to cars.—Barbara Chobocky

A very personal account of one family and its links across two continents and three generations, despite political divides. In CAPITALIST DRIVE, award winning Australian filmmaker Barbara Chobocky turns the camera on her own extended family to discover how ordinary people cope with social and personal upheaval. Capitalist Drive looks at life in the aftermath of historic changes that shook Europe in the 1940s and 1989, and the struggles involved in starting afresh-no matter where you are. It uncovers stories of love and loss, dreams and disappointments, including a father's drive to succeed and the impact that had on those around him. As we get to know these characters and their pasts, we discover shared passions and ambitions, including a rather eccentric attachment to cars.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • family relationships
  • politics
  • capitalism
  • communism
  • immigration
Genres
  • Family
  • Romance
  • Documentary
Release date Jul 10, 2011
Countries of origin Czech Republic
Language English
Filming locations Australia

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Tech specs

Runtime 55m
Color Color
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