Main basse sur le riz
Rice prices surged sixfold in six months during spring 2008, leading to protests in 40 countries and impacting impoverished communities worldwide.
Synopsis
Rice prices surged sixfold in six months during spring 2008, leading to protests in 40 countries and impacting impoverished communities worldwide.
Synopsis
In spring 2008, rice prices surged sixfold, prompting protests across 40 countries. Farmers and families in impoverished communities faced severe food insecurity. The film features interviews with key stakeholders, including government officials and organizations involved in the global rice system. It addresses the connection between rice pricing, political stability, and social unrest, illustrating the urgent challenges of food management during the crisis. Directed by Jean Crépu, Main basse sur le riz runs for 81 minutes.
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