Main basse sur le riz
Synopsis
No economic activity feeds as many people and is as crucial to the social harmony of numerous countries as rice cultivation. It feeds nearly half the population of the planet and conditions our global food security. This cereal grain, which occupies 15% of the world's cultivable land, has the power to ensure the political stability or bring down governments. In the spring of 2008, the price of rice rose six fold in six months. Unprecedented. The poor suffer the most from these skyrocketing prices. Demonstrations broke out in 40 countries. There was talk of food riots. Referring to the explosion of prices in 2008, this documentary deals with the challenge of global food by questioning those who manage the world's rice system.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Crépu
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Crépu, Jean-Pierre Boris
- Original Title
- Main basse sur le riz
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Crépu
Jean Crépu, Jean-Pierre Boris
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Crépu
Director
Jean Crépu
Writer
Jean-Pierre Boris
Writer
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What is Main basse sur le riz about?
No economic activity feeds as many people and is as crucial to the social harmony of numerous countries as rice cultivation. It feeds nearly half the population of the planet and conditions our global food security. This cereal grain, which occupies 15% of the world's cultivable land, has the power to ensure the political stability or bring down governments. In the spring of 2008, the price of rice rose six fold in six months. Unprecedented. The poor suffer the most from these skyrocketing prices. Demonstrations broke out in 40 countries. There was talk of food riots. Referring to the explosion of prices in 2008, this documentary deals with the challenge of global food by questioning those who manage the world's rice system.
Who directed Main basse sur le riz?
Main basse sur le riz was directed by Jean Crépu.
Who stars in Main basse sur le riz?
The principal cast of Main basse sur le riz includes Not specified.
When was Main basse sur le riz released and how long is it?
Main basse sur le riz was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.