Storyline
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.
Key Information
Director
Joris Ivens
Language
FR
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pharmacy: Shanghai was released on March 10, 1976.
The runtime of The Pharmacy: Shanghai is 1h 20m.
The Pharmacy: Shanghai is a Documentary movie.
The Pharmacy: Shanghai is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Pharmacy: Shanghai was directed by Joris Ivens.
The Pharmacy: Shanghai is originally in French.