it is easy to see why: in many ways, our lives are dictated by cash. Whether we have too much of it, or, more likely, not enough, money is a universal motivator for people to work so they can survive. Unsurprisingly, because money is such a crucial part of almost every person on earth's existence, it's at the center of many great stories, whether in literature, theatre, television, or film. Many great filmmakers have explored money over a multitude of genres, looking at the way it affects people on an individual and international scale.