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The Pharmacy: Shanghai (1976)

Documentary

Overview

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.

Duration
80 min
Rating
⭐ 8.0 / 10
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 10, 1976
Languages
Mandarin

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