The Pharmacy: Shanghai
La Pharmacie no. 3: Shanghai
Synopsis
Filmed inside Pharmacy No. 3 in Shanghai, Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan-Ivens document the daily work of a state pharmacy that functions as both a dispensary and a neighborhood medical center. The film focuses on routine interactions between staff and patients, revealing an integrated model of urban healthcare in 1970s China.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
- Original Title
- La Pharmacie no. 3: Shanghai
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Director
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What is The Pharmacy: Shanghai about?
Filmed inside Pharmacy No. 3 in Shanghai, Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan-Ivens document the daily work of a state pharmacy that functions as both a dispensary and a neighborhood medical center. The film focuses on routine interactions between staff and patients, revealing an integrated model of urban healthcare in 1970s China.
Who directed The Pharmacy: Shanghai?
The Pharmacy: Shanghai was directed by Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens.
Who stars in The Pharmacy: Shanghai?
The principal cast of The Pharmacy: Shanghai includes Not specified.
When was The Pharmacy: Shanghai released and how long is it?
The Pharmacy: Shanghai was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.