Synopsis
Every five years, French army pharmacies distribute to all the pharmacies in France tablets of Potassium chloride, a vital remedy in case of a nuclear mishap. The hierarchy of the distribution channel calls for supplying first women and children. The others can patiently wait, terrified, or they can place a bid, pay the highest price. Because in the middle of a nuclear panic, everything is allowed.
Credits
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- Screenwriters : Jeanne Susplugas, Alain Declercq
- Music Composer : Eddie Ladoire
- Producers : Jeanne Susplugas, Alain Declercq
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Experimental
- Sub-genre : Video art
- Themes : Illness, Society
- Production language : No dialogue
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2008
- Runtime : 30 min
- Production formats : Mini DV
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 4/3
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
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