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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09/07/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Investing in Guinea: the battle for Conakry harbour

In this edition we head to Guinea, where two French companies are battling over a deal to run the port in the capital Conakry. The bitter stand-off has sparked corruption allegations, and fears that Guinea's image as an investment destination will be damaged.

11/06/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Business of sport: how to make sport a money spinner

In this programme we look at how sport is more than just a source of national pride and excitement. We head to London, where officials are hoping the London Olympics next year will boost Britain’s bottom line.

21/05/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Pharma-scandals: two drugs, two different stories

Are all pharmaceuticals companies equal before French regulators? In this edition of Beyond Business we take a look at two different case studies, and two different drugs. Both were given to diabetics, and both were linked to increased rates of heart disease. However, only one of the drugs attracted widespread scrutiny and public attention.

07/05/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Spooks and spies: the economic war rages on

What is the role of intelligence today? How has it developed since the days of the Cold War? In this edition of the programme we explore the murky world of spying with documentary film maker David Korn-Brzoza. Throughout his documentary David explains to us how business and industrial espionage are taking centre stage.

23/04/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

World food prices on the rise: is speculation to blame?

Have you noticed your weekly shopping bills getting higher and higher? If you have, you’re not alone. The price of key staples such as wheat and maize is on the up and that’s trickling down to supermarket shelves. In this edition of Beyond Business we take a closer look at the reasons behind the hikes. Are financial speculators to blame?

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fallen idols

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 !