Age of Cannibals is a German drama film that premiered in 2014. The film is directed by Johannes Naber and stars Sebastian Blomberg, Devid Striesow, and Katharina Schüttler. The movie explores the dark side of corporate culture, where cut-throat business tactics, greed, and ambition can lead to the downfall of individuals and the destruction of relationships.
The film follows the story of two business consultants, Öllers and Niederländer, who have been traveling across the world, satisfying the greed of their clients. The two consultants are determined to become partners in the company, and they are dismayed when they learn that their colleague, Hellinger, has been promoted to partner instead of them. Things take a turn for the worst when Hellinger falls out of an office window for no explainable reason.
Bianca, a young and ambitious consultant, steps in for Hellinger, which leaves the two consultants irritated and sarcastic. The race to the top turns dark with neurotic personalities coming out as survival in the company becomes priority number one. It is a battle between those who are hungry for power and those who are not. The movie exposes the ruthlessness that some companies are willing to exhibit in order to win the race to the top.
Age of Cannibals is a sobering commentary on the modern-day corporate world, and it exposes the darker side of the world of business. It is a movie that is sure to make you think twice before joining the rat race. The film is in the German language and has English subtitles.