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In the early 90s the Agro-Chemicals-Multi Monsanto introduces genetically modified plants onto the market, which is the equivalent of an agricultural revolution for some that will solve all the world’s food problems. Others view these plants as an irrevocable destruction of bio-diversity on this planet that needs to be fiercely combated.
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written and directed by BERTRAM VERHAAG
with Árpád Pusztai | Andrew Kimbrell | Ignacio Chapela | Jeffrey Smith and Antônio Andrioli
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Árpád Pusztai and Ignacio Chapela have two things in common. They are distinguished scientists and their careers are in ruins. Both scientists choose to look at the phenomenon of genetic engineering. Both made important discoveries. Both of them are suffering the fate of those who criticise the powerful vested interests that now dominate big business and scientific research.
Statements made by scientists themselves prove that 95% of the research in the area of genetic engineering is paid by the industry. Only 5% of the research is independent. The big danger for freedom of science and our democracy is evident. Can the public – we all – still trust our scientists?
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First press commentaries
“Disturbing and well argued”
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“Very controversial, intruiging and provocativ”
(Galloping Films)
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“Amazing film, folks were blown away.
Big crowd, we ran out of seats. Thank you so much for letting us screen the film”
(Film council Greater Columbus, OHIO)
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Waldemar Hauschild EDITING Verena Schönauer MUSIC Gert Wilden
SOUND Zoltan Ravasz CAMERA ASSISTANT Isabel Theiler PRODUCTION MANAGER Ivan Cosic, Anja Ardal
SOUND MIXING Max Rammler PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Frank Prekratic, Laura Heitmann
EDITORIAL Sonja Scheider (BR)
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Production  -Films Ltd.
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