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The Poppy Is Also a Flower

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1966

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A special United Nations bureau organises a campaign to trace a drug-smuggling ring across Europe to its source on the Afghanistan-Iran border.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsAlcohol or drugs 5/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 5/5 · Courage & resilience 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Positive messages; strongest caution: alcohol or drugs.

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Positive messages; strongest caution: alcohol or drugs.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Alcohol or drugs 5/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs5/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Criminal deaths occur during the investigation, but death is not the film’s emotional focus and graphic detail appears limited.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Violence appears limited in graphic detail, with injuries generally implied or shown briefly rather than described gruesomely.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Any language appears limited and mild for a 1960s crime thriller; detailed dialogue evidence is unavailable.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic elements appear minor and secondary to the international espionage and anti-drug investigation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Contains moments of suspense and danger common in espionage narratives.

Alcohol or drugs5/5
Why this rating?

Opium and heroin trafficking are the central subject, with narcotics agents tracing a smuggling ring and marking seized opium.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes typical spy-thriller action scenes, confrontations between agents and criminals, and realistic tension.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Agents demonstrate bravery by infiltrating dangerous criminal organizations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The radioactive-tracer investigation is an inventive procedural device, though the film mainly presents suspense rather than creative self-expression.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features an international cast of varied backgrounds reflecting its scope across Europe and Asia.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Made under United Nations auspices to promote its work, it provides awareness of international narcotics trafficking and anti-drug efforts.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Public-service agents work to protect people from the drug trade, but interpersonal kindness is not a major documented theme.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Opposing the destructive opium and heroin trade and cooperating across nations are central purposes and messages of the film.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are portrayed as dedicated law enforcement professionals committed to a humanitarian cause.

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