The Patent Wars
“Knowledge is a resource - just like petroleum”
Synopsis
Did you know that you can patent colours, numbers, plants and animals – and that 20% of your genes are patented and owned by private corporations? In a creative investigation, filmmaker Hannah Leonie Prinzler uncovers who profits from intellectual property, and who bears the economic and social consequences.
Release History & Theatrical Window
04/10/2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannah Leonie Prinzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannah Leonie Prinzler
- Original Title
- The Patent Wars
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Release Date
- 04/10/2014
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Katrin Springer, Volker Ullrich
Department Leadership Roster
Katrin Springer
Producer
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Editor
Volker Ullrich
Producer
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Writer
Hannah Leonie Prinzler
Director
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What is The Patent Wars about?
Did you know that you can patent colours, numbers, plants and animals – and that 20% of your genes are patented and owned by private corporations? In a creative investigation, filmmaker Hannah Leonie Prinzler uncovers who profits from intellectual property, and who bears the economic and social consequences.
Who directed The Patent Wars?
The Patent Wars was directed by Hannah Leonie Prinzler.
Who stars in The Patent Wars?
The principal cast of The Patent Wars includes Not specified.
When was The Patent Wars released and how long is it?
The Patent Wars was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.