Cholesterol: The Great Bluff
Originally released in 2016. Cholesterol: The Great Bluff is a documentary film. directed by Anne Georget. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anne Georget, Nina Teicholz, and Dominique Dupagne
Synopsis
The link between heart disease and blood cholesterol is a medical dogma that has existed for the past fifty years and has led to the development of a billion-dollar, low-fat, food industry, as well as to statins, a drug that lower “bad cholesterol” levels, so it has became one of the most prescribed medicines in the world. But more and more researchers are openly questioning the mainstream opinions on cholesterol…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Budget
$22.3K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Anne Georget
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Nina Teicholz
as Self - Journalist
Dominique Dupagne
as Self - Medical Journalist
Harvey Levenstein
as Self - Food Historian
Gary Taubes
as Self - Scientific Journalist
Henry Blackburn
as Self - Epidemiologist
Michel de Lorgeril
as Self - Cardiologist
Uffe Ravnskov
as Self - Physician
Sylvain Duval
as Self - Nutritionist
Frank Pfrieger
as Self - Neuroscientist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $22,347
Production Companies
- Quark Productions
- RTS
- ARTE GEIE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cholesterol: The Great Bluff about?
The link between heart disease and blood cholesterol is a medical dogma that has existed for the past fifty years and has led to the development of a billion-dollar, low-fat, food industry, as well...
Who directed Cholesterol: The Great Bluff?
Cholesterol: The Great Bluff was directed by Anne Georget.
How long is Cholesterol: The Great Bluff?
Cholesterol: The Great Bluff has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Cholesterol: The Great Bluff released?
Cholesterol: The Great Bluff was released on October 18, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cholesterol: The Great Bluff?
The main cast of Cholesterol: The Great Bluff includes Anne Georget, Nina Teicholz, Dominique Dupagne, Harvey Levenstein, Gary Taubes.