The Lady Banker
In 1920s Paris, Emma Eckhert transforms herself from a woman of modest origins into a formidable figure in the world of finance. Intelligent, charismatic, and fiercely independent, she builds her fortune by offering attractive returns to small investors, earning their trust while threatening the interests of established banking circles. Her growing influence, unconventional private life, and refusal to conform to social expectations make her a target of hostility among influential businessmen and political figures. As opposition mounts, financial intrigues and political manoeuvres undermine her empire, turning her remarkable ascent into a struggle for survival. Inspired by the life of French financier Marthe Hanau, La Banquière explores ambition, power, scandal, and the price a woman pays for challenging the male-dominated establishment.
- 1980
- 2 Hrs 11 Mins
- Comedy, Drama
In 1920s Paris, Emma Eckhert transforms herself from a woman of modest origins into a formidable figure in the world of finance. Intelligent, charismatic, and fiercely independent, she builds her fortune by offering attractive returns to small investors, earning their trust while threatening the interests of established banking circles. Her growing influence, unconventional private life, and refusal to conform to social expectations make her a target of hostility among influential businessmen and political figures. As opposition mounts, financial intrigues and political manoeuvres undermine her empire, turning her remarkable ascent into a struggle for survival. Inspired by the life of French financier Marthe Hanau, La Banquière explores ambition, power, scandal, and the price a woman pays for challenging the male-dominated establishment.
