Economic warfare on the silver screen

It's a battle that is playing out on a silver screen near you. In this edition of the show we take a look at the soft power of cinema. How can culture and film boost a country’s economic interests? A team from France 24 was at the Cannes Film Festival to find out.

BEYOND BUSINESS

By Markus KARLSSON

Markus Karlsson

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22/01/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Fighting hunger: patent battle for life-saving product

There’s a legal battle brewing over a food product that’s been billed as a miracle cure for starving children. Two American not-for-profit organisations are asking a court to lift the patent held by a French company. They say it hinders their efforts to save lives. But the French firm is fighting back, saying it’s only protecting the interests of developing nations.

08/01/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Real vs. fake: how to tackle counterfeit goods

The business of faking it: every year counterfeit goods worth hundreds of billions of dollars change hands - from handbags to car parts. In this edition of the programme we look at what companies can do to protect their intellectual property. And who's the worst offender? Find out in Beyond Business.

25/12/2010 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Business after hours: is nightlife a nightmare for Paris?

Is the city of lights losing some of its sheen? That's the impression given by a recent report comparing the nightlife in Paris with that of Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin and London. At a time when city breaks are out-growing other parts of the tourism industry, good bars, clubs and cafes could be key to bringing in revenue. But as we found out, Paris lags behind other European capitals when it comes to partying.

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11/12/2010 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Brand Russia: the challenges of reinventing an image

How strong is brand Russia? In this edition of Beyond Business we’re looking at the Russian government’s attempts to clean up its image. Allegations of corruption and sleaze are weighing it down. Is Russian business paying the price?

20/11/2010 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Globalisation: threat to small business?

Globalisation is often billed as key to global growth and development, but there are those who feel disappointed by it. In this Beyond Business we meet with former employees at a company in western France. Their case sparks questions about the globalised economy; are small- and medium sized businesses at a disadvantage? How do they survive a tough economic climate?

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by stuck in the middle - 28/09/2011 - 01:24

The difference between " GOLLY-WOOD and the DOCUMENTARIES " as put on the silver screen is ( a pun on the academy awards ) GOLLY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING !