31 December 1932 Factual 20 mins
Prix et Profits is a 20-minute short film originally made for educational purposes and released in 9.5mm format. As the title suggests, the film follows the supply chain of a potato, from farmers to consumers, and examines the mechanisms of capitalism.
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Yves Allégret Director
Yves Allégret Screenplay
Michel Collinet Screenplay
Eli Lotar Director of Photography
Yves Allégret Editor
La pomme de terre Trailer
Prix et profits Trailer
France 31 December 1932
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