The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Joris IvensDirector
- Marceline Loridan-IvensDirector
Themes
chinawoman directorpharmaceuticals