The Story of Drug Trafficking
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Series Overview
Drug trafficking was invented by a state: the United Kingdom. In the 19th century, the British Crown flooded China with opium to replenish its coffers. From the very beginning, opium, heroin and cocaine became political instruments in the hands of states. Great powers, pharmaceutical companies, banks and intelligence services all played a role in the spread of drugs and in the emergence of the world’s largest criminal organizations. From the Opium Wars to the birth of the French Connection, from the hippie years to the rise of the great drug barons, from Escobar to El Chapo, from the mountains of Afghanistan to Wall Street, a political history of drugs takes shape.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
53 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Christophe BouquetLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Invisibles”
Trafficking has become fragmented and atomized under the blows dealt by the police. Today's traffickers have mutated. Invisibility is their weapon. Trafficking is taking root in out-of-control zones: war zones such as Afghanistan and Colombia. In Mexico, the cartels have plunged the entire country into an unspeakable spiral of violence, and everywhere, the toll of the war on drugs is a macabre tally. Synthetic drugs, easy to manufacture and conceal, herald the fourth generation to come: white-coated drug dealers.
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Cast & Creators
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Christophe Bouquet
Julie Lerat
Rémi Berger
Grégoire de Calignon, Stéphane Rampillon, François Catonné, Adrien Manant
Christophe Bouquet
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Bouquet
Director
Julie Lerat
Writer
Rémi Berger
Original Music Composer
Christophe Bouquet
Editor
Grégoire de Calignon
Director of Photography
Stéphane Rampillon
Director of Photography
François Catonné
Director of Photography
Adrien Manant
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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10: Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Story of Drug Trafficking about?
Drug trafficking was invented by a state: the United Kingdom. In the 19th century, the British Crown flooded China with opium to replenish its coffers. From the very beginning, opium, heroin and cocaine became political instruments in the hands of states. Great powers, pharmaceutical companies, banks and intelligence services all played a role in the spread of drugs and in the emergence of the world’s largest criminal organizations. From the Opium Wars to the birth of the French Connection, from the hippie years to the rise of the great drug barons, from Escobar to El Chapo, from the mountains of Afghanistan to Wall Street, a political history of drugs takes shape.
How many seasons does The Story of Drug Trafficking have?
The Story of Drug Trafficking comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Story of Drug Trafficking?
Key cast members in The Story of Drug Trafficking include Christophe Bouquet.
Who created or directed The Story of Drug Trafficking?
The Story of Drug Trafficking was developed and directed by Christophe Bouquet.