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The film
In 1938, a German laboratory developed a new, ultra-powerful form of methamphetamine, marketed under the name Pervitin. Its properties immediately made it a bestseller: Pervitin was euphoric, provided energy, and cost almost nothing. However, this drug, freely sold to the German population, quickly caught the attention of the Wehrmacht, bolstered by Adolf Hitler’s conquest plans. The advantages of such a miracle pill did not escape military doctors, who decided to test Pervitin on their soldiers. This marked the beginning of a massive distribution of tablets throughout all branches of the army, up to the highest ranks of the Reich. But in the midst of World War II, Pervitin and its numerous benefits quickly became a ticking time bomb…
In the Press
Le Parisien on Friday, December 11, 2015, awarded five hearts to “this fascinating documentary.”
Ratings
Rerunning on November 25, 2016, on RMC Découverte, in the second part of the evening, the documentary garnered 529,000 viewers, representing a 3.4% audience share. Its initial broadcast attracted 354,000 viewers.
On LCP
LCP scheduled the documentary on January 15, 2018, in Droit de suite, followed by a debate on drug use during wars. Alongside journalist Jean-Pierre Gratien: François Pomès, Deputy Joaquim Pueyo, addictologist Philippe Batel, and defense journalist Romain Mielcarek.
