The Pharmacy: Shanghai
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Pharmacie no. 3: Shanghai |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Joris Ivens |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
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The Pharmacy: Shanghai is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1976. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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