The Constant Gardener
Having read the book recently, this really is something that I look forward to. The John le Carré thriller "The Constant Gardener" has been released on film this week in the US and has been met with critical acclaim. Starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, the story follows a British diplomat's pursuit of justice after his wife is brutally murdered in Kenya.
The story centres around a pharmaceutical industry conspiracy and examines the ethics involved in the testing and usage of drugs in Africa. Interestingly, the director is none other than Fernando Meirelles, the director of "The City of God".
It's not new news that pharmaceuticals operate with questionable morality but the release of this movie should stoke a Dan Browne-esque reaction from the public.
Published by Colm.
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