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The Ambassador (2020)
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Original name: Ambassadören
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Sweden
TV show
Story:
At the Swedish embassy in Mexico City, the staff tries to do everything to promote the image of Sweden. But for the selfish ambassador Thomas Hofwander, it is mainly about lifting himself.
Style:
satirical, psychological, captivating, political, semi serious, thrilling, cynical, realistic, dark comedy
Plot:
political satire, diplomacy, diplomat, ambition, office politics, politics, career, job, social climber, political leader, satire, political candidate, workplace, political campaign, political activism, power struggle, bureaucracy, moral ambiguity, public relations, social commentary, irony, media manipulation, international relations, corruption
Time:
contemporary
Place:
eastern europe, mexico city
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, satirical, semi serious and political films and TV series with plots about satire, ambition, office politics, politics, political satire, bureaucracy and urban mostly in Comedy, Drama and Biography genres. Some movies like The Ambassador: Ambassadøren (2020), Dips (2018), L'État de Grace (2006), Vote for Juan (2019), Diplomatic Immunity (2009). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Denmark
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Story:
With Ambassador Tina Friis-Thomson at the helm, the staff at the Danish Embassy in Mexico City will show and promote Denmark's very best sides. However, the ambassador's own goal is to promote herself.
Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Sweden
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Story:
Three incompetent diplomats at the Swedish Foreign Affairs Department are a constant threat to world peace.
Style:
satirical, political, captivating, feel good, semi serious ...
Plot:
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Time:
2010s
Place:
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60%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 52 min.
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Story:
L'État de Grace was a French television show that featured France's first female president.
Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, satirical, semi serious ...
Plot:
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Place:
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52%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Spain
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Story:
Set in the world of Spanish politics, Vota Juan revolves around the character of Juan Carrasco (Javier Cámara), an uninspiring Minister of Agriculture who, after finding his political ambitions awoken by a series of chance political events, decides ...
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Comedy
Country: New Zealand
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Diplomatic Immunity is a New Zealand comedy that follows the misadventures at the consulate of The Most Royal Kingdom of Feausi and a fallen New Zealand Foreign Affairs high-flier who has been sent in to straighten out the consulate staff. The show ...
Style:
captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, political ...
Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
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Style:
satirical, thrilling, captivating, psychological, semi serious
Plot:
satire, business, office, talent agent, workplace situations, employer employee relationship, relationship vs career, social climber, workplace, coworker, ambition, urban ...
Place:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Colombia
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
satirical, captivating, disturbing, semi serious, dark comedy ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
irreverent, politics, satire, political intrigue, corruption, social satire, corrupt politician, political unrest, political satire, criminal, ambition, moral ambiguity ...
Time:
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34%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
satirical, sitcom, captivating, thrilling, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, workplace, urban, office, office politics, bureaucracy, friendship, office worker, workplace situations, humour, irony, office work ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
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Style:
satirical, entertaining, semi serious, political, captivating ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
political satire, ambition, satire, politician, election campaign, political activism, political candidate, political campaign, politics, political humor, social commentary, power struggle ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
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164
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
In a busy corporate law firm, Cooper-Fozard in the City of London, Stephen Bradley and his team work fast and furiously to put together mergers, takeovers and buyouts for a range of clients. But it's never as clear and clinical as that. When ...
Style:
satirical, thrilling, captivating, psychological, semi serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
law firm, lawyer, job, partner, trust, office politics, advocate, workplace situations, workplace, teamwork, satire, coworker ...
Place:
london
Similarity:
33%
202
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Approached by the Prime Minister of Quebec to rejuvenate the image of his government, Arlette Saint-Amour becomes, overnight, Minister of Culture. She succeeds by her look and her daring in creating a real buzz around Culture.
Style:
satirical, thrilling, political, captivating, semi serious ...
Plot:
ambition, publicity stunt, political satire, female protagonist, politics, satire, escapades, political intrigue, prime minister, culture, political unrest, celebrity culture ...
Place:
canada, montreal
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
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Story:
Due to an ecommerce company digitizing, one branch faces downsizing. Experienced and newly hired employees form friendships and experience conflicts while turning work problems into humorous and exciting situations.
Style:
sitcom, situational comedy, feel good, semi serious, thrilling ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
workplace, office politics, satire, problem, office, workplace situations, office worker, job, office work, coworker, problem solving, friendship ...
Place:
india
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32%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min.
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Story:
Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.
Style:
political, suspenseful, captivating, tense, rough ...
Plot:
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Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
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Country: Turkey
Duration: 60 min.
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A Turkish remake of the British series called "Yes, Minister" created by Jonathon Lynn and Anthony Jay.
Style:
feel good, semi serious, humorous, entertaining, funny ...
Plot:
bureaucracy, political satire, satire, political intrigue, politics, politician, government, political campaign, social problems, sketch, political activism, social issues ...
Place:
turkey
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31%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 54 min.
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Story:
Tsunoda Miki is a graduate of a second-rate university who manages to find a job at a top-notch company. But after a minor mistake, she becomes the subject of serious bullying by her superiors and other co-workers. Ultimately, she chooses to endure ...
Style:
captivating, satirical, thrilling, psychological, semi serious ...
Plot:
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Time:
2010s
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Style:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: UK
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Style:
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
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Duration: 105 min.
Story:
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Style:
satirical, political, psychological, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
ambition, political satire, social commentary, satire, political unrest, social problems, political intrigue, political activism, social issues, politics, physician, politician ...
Place:
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Similarity:
29%
Genre: Comedy
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Story:
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Style:
satirical, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, political ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, satire, political campaign, social commentary, rich, political unrest, politician, escapades, political candidate, rich man, politics, corrupt politician ...
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210
Genre: Comedy
Country: Australia
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
satirical, feel good, semi serious, humorous, political ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, political satire, writers, prime minister, relationships, secret, ghost writer, humour, satire, lifestyle, minister, political unrest ...
Time:
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Place:
australia
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27%
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Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
ambition, politics, political intrigue, power struggle, power politics, political activism, political unrest, political leader, political campaign, intrigue, political candidate, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
eastern europe
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27%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 50 min.
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Story:
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Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, psychological, intense ...
Plot:
political campaign, politics, election, political intrigue, campaign, political candidate, political activism, intrigue, presidential election, political activist, ambitious, political election ...
Time:
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Place:
taipei
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The original, 8-episode series by eminent theatre artists - Monika Strzępka and Paweł Demirski about what is going on behind-the-scenes of one of the muncipial theatres in Warsaw. The story also can be read as an ambiguous metaphor, where artistic ...
Style:
entertaining, captivating, semi serious, disturbing, political ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
poland, warsaw poland
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Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Israel
Duration: 25 min.
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Story:
Polishuk is an Israeli political comedy television series. It tells the story of politician Rubi Polishuk, a member of MELEL Party (National Liberal Center) who unexpectedly was appointed as the Minister for Social Advancement.
Style:
satirical, political, funny, entertaining, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, satire, politician, prime minister, politics, humour, bureaucracy, irony, office politics, government, minister, fish out of water ...
Time:
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Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Agents at a talent management firm tackle strong personalities and office politics while keeping their celebrity clients happy and helping them shine.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, satirical, entertaining, feel good ...
Plot:
office, office politics, satire, entertainment industry, workplace, celebrity, office worker, talent agent, workplace situations, job, teamwork, professional rivalry ...
Place:
seoul
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
sitcom, captivating, thrilling, entertaining, satirical ...
Plot:
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toronto ontario canada, canada
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
semi serious, feel good, satirical, humorous, captivating ...
Plot:
workplace, satire, employee, job, workplace situations, company, employer employee relationship, coworker, lifestyle, social commentary, female protagonist, office politics ...
Place:
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