Smoke Signals
2012, John Dalli, the European Commissioner for Health, is accused of corruption and influence peddling related to the tobacco industry. French Member of the European Parliament José Bové, maverick politician and prominent figure of the environmental party, suspects a setup by the tobacco manufacturer Swedish Match, potentially involving the President of the European Commission, José Barroso. Standing alone against all odds, he decides to investigate and unravel this story, which shook the foundations of the entire European institutions.
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Smoke Signals
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 2024
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Thriller, Drama
User Score
67%
Original Title
Une Affaire de principe
Production Companies
Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Memento Films Production, France 3 Cinéma, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique
Director
Antoine Raimbault
Budget
$6,790,000
Description
2012, John Dalli, the European Commissioner for Health, is accused of corruption and influence peddling related to the tobacco industry. French Member of the European Parliament José Bové, maverick politician and prominent figure of the environmental party, suspects a setup by the tobacco manufacturer Swedish Match, potentially involving the President of the European Commission, José Barroso. Standing alone against all odds, he decides to investigate and unravel this story, which shook the foundations of the entire European institutions.
