A Blooming Business (2009)

A poetic documentary about people in Kenya who are imprisoned by the power of the global flower industry.

A documentary about people in Kenya who are imprisoned by the global flower industry. The dilemmas of the industry become painfully clear and a dark world of oppression, sexual abuse and terrible working conditions unfolds. There is only one conclusion possible: the smell of the imported rose is not sweet, but bitter.

Director: Ton Van Zantvoort
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Country: Kenya, Netherlands
Language: English, Kiswahili
Budget: $64
Original Language: en

Keywords

kenya, oppression

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Blooming Business about?
A documentary about people in Kenya who are imprisoned by the global flower industry. The dilemmas of the industry become painfully clear and a dark world of oppression, sexual abuse and terrible working conditions unfolds. There is only one conclusion possible: the smell of the imported rose is not sweet, but bitter.
Who directed A Blooming Business?
A Blooming Business was directed by Ton Van Zantvoort.
How long is A Blooming Business?
A Blooming Business has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is A Blooming Business?
A Blooming Business is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of A Blooming Business?
A Blooming Business had a budget of $64.
Where was A Blooming Business produced?
A Blooming Business was produced in Kenya, Netherlands.