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The Bronswik Affair
The Bronswik Affair

The Bronswik Affair

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AnimationComedy

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This funny yet serious short film demonstrates the effectiveness of advertising and the marketing machine. Its comic appeal lies in the characters and the absurd situations they find themselves in, but it also shines a harsh light on our tendency towards needless consumerism prompted by a steady flow of commercials.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

24 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

01 January 1978

Country

Canada

Cast

Ian De Voy

Ian De Voy

Narrator

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