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
Rating 8.0/10
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 has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

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.