banking crisis

His film 'Modern Times' (1936) satirizes industrial capitalism and economic systems that lead to financial collapse and worker exploitation.

His film 'Wall Street' (1987) and sequel expose the greed, corruption, and reckless financial practices that precipitate banking crises.

His film 'The Big Short' (2015) directly depicts the 2008 financial crisis through the perspectives of those who predicted and profited from the banking collapse.