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  • Placebo (I) (2002)
  • R
    Short | 27 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Placebo (I) (2002)
R
Short | 27 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Hosted by Lou Dax and Yvonne Steven, Placebo heralds the launch of a miraculous new diet pill that "harnesses the power of the mind" to burn calories, melt fat and tone muscle. Inspired by the countless diet and fitness infomercials that ...See moreHosted by Lou Dax and Yvonne Steven, Placebo heralds the launch of a miraculous new diet pill that "harnesses the power of the mind" to burn calories, melt fat and tone muscle. Inspired by the countless diet and fitness infomercials that litter the late night TV airwaves, Placebo is a computer-animated parody that wraps all the bogus science, empty promises and appalling social messages into a cheerful and festive program. Written by Jim Connell See less
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Director
Jim Connell
Writer
Jim Connell
Composer
Ricardo Poza
Cinematographer
Jim Connell
Editor
Jim Connell
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Aug 24, 2002 (United States)

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