Medicijn: A Deep Dive into the Pharmaceutical Industry

Medicijn invites you into a world of pills, injections, money, and love. Firma Mes, along with writer Maurits de Bruijn, investigates the pharmaceutical industry and what it means to be a patient within it. We follow the journey of young Jeffrey after his hepatitis C diagnosis in 1999, delving behind the scenes of the pharmaceutical company that holds the expensive, life-saving medication. Key figures in the drug development chain appear, from idealistic lab workers to shrewd investors. Simultaneously, we witness the love story between Jeffrey and his partner Max during a time when Jeffrey's health deteriorates. When the medicine hits the Dutch market in 2014, a societal debate emerges about its cost: How much is a human life worth? Who will pay for it? Will this medicine reach Jeffrey in time? A blend of fiction and documentary, featuring mesmerizing live music by Marc Alberto and the renowned sharp humor of Firma Mes. This production offers a profound look at the world behind our medications.