The Bronswik Affair

Jan 1, 1978

0h 24m

★ 8.0

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.

Genres

Animation

Comedy

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Cast

Narrator

Ian De Voy

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