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Happy Pills
94 min
Available until 21 January 2026 at 00:00
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A journey through six different countries into a world where pharmaceuticals is the ultimate answer to our human pursuit of well-being. From antidepressants to opioids, to all manner of stimulants, this film questions our consumer society and the so-called Eldorado of prescribed happiness.
Director
Arnaud Robert
Country
Switzerland
Year
2020
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