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The Bronswik Affair
Genres
AnimationComedy
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
24 min
Release Date
1978-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ian De Voy
Narrator
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