France / Mar 07, 2023
They are in everything from computers to smartphones, from toasters to washing machines: Microprocessors are essential for so many consumer goods to function and now arguably underpin the world economy more than oil.
52min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When the pandemic hit it highlighted how much Western countries rely on the chip industry. Today Europe, America and China are involved in an intense commercial struggle to dominate this sector that is so strategic for the future. From Taiwan to Shanghai, via Brussels and San Francisco, investigative journalist Nicolas Vescovacci went to meet the most influential players in this microchip war, which is redefining world geopolitics.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La guerre des puces |
| Original language | FR |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BABEL Doc, ARTE |
| Official site | arte.tv |
| Release date | 7 marzo 2023 |
| Production | Michäel Sztanke |
| Assistant directors | Nicolas Vescovacci |
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