The Drugstore (1976)

Name: The Drugstore
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-02-06T12:21:37+01:00
Rating: 2.08

Documentary | 81 minutes

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Genre: Documentary

Duration: 81 minuten

Alternative titles: The Pharmacy: Shanghai / De Apotheek / La Pharmacie No. 3: Shangai

Country: France / China

Directed by: Joris Ivens

IMDb score: 6,5 (43)

Releasedate: 10 March 1976

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The Drugstore plot

An image of a pharmacy in Shanghai, followed for weeks. The film shows how staff treat patients under the motto 'Serve the People' and criticize each other in meetings. The leadership also falls under the equal position of criticism and self-criticism. Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, are also discussed.