Based on the global bestseller by economist Thomas Piketty, this documentary film explores the history and nature of capitalism. Capital itself is the film's main protagonist. The movie vividly demonstrates how wealth is accumulated and how social inequality grows. In the world of capital, Jane Austen’s characters coexist with The Simpsons, while the roots of today's inflation can be traced back to the events of World War I. The film offers an analysis of how to avoid an inevitable crisis.