France, Incorporated
France, Incorporated

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France, Incorporated

1974
Movie
98 min
French

In the year 2222, a former drug dealer is kept in a state of hibernation. Reanimated, he tells his story. Leader in the narcotics market, his situation was prosperous until, during a political change, the government legalized its use.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Claude LallemandGenres: Documentary, Social

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the pervasive influence of consumerism and capitalist structures within French society during the 1970s. It critically examines how the pursuit of material goods and the integration of corporate practices infiltrated daily life, social interactions, and cultural values. The film uses interviews and observational footage to question the societal implications of this pervasive 'incorporation'.

Critical Reception

France, Incorporated is a thought-provoking and prescient documentary that offers a critical lens on the rise of consumer culture. While it may not have received widespread mainstream accolades, its academic and critical circles recognize its important sociological commentary and its early exploration of themes that would become even more relevant in later decades.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful critique of consumerism's societal impact.

  • Lauded for its early, critical examination of corporate culture's influence.

  • Seen as a significant sociological document of its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this documentary, but those available highlight its intellectual depth and its capacity to provoke thought on societal values.

Fun Fact

The film features interviews with sociologist Jean Baudrillard, whose theories on simulacra and simulation would become highly influential in postmodern thought.

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