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"Fake Food" exposes how the ultra-processed food industry - driven by profit at any cost - not only endangers the health of millions, but also threatens entire ecosystems. By unraveling the hidden strategies of powerful corporations, from agribusiness fields to supermarket shelves, the documentary reveals how our everyday meals are carefully engineered to maximize consumption while minimizing transparency. Featuring insights from renowned experts such as nutritionists, doctors, activists, and economists, the film combines rigorous scientific knowledge with engaging storytelling. Through real-life cases, it shows the devastating human toll: the rise of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases linked directly to the expansion of ultra-processed products. But it also zooms out to a larger perspective, highlighting the environmental footprint of this industry - from monocultures that destroy biodiversity to the plastic packaging that chokes our oceans. With a dynamic and accessible language, "Fake Food" makes visible what is often hidden: the manipulation of marketing, the political lobbying that shapes public policies, and the economic interests that silence critical voices. At the same time, it highlights alternatives - grassroots movements, traditional food cultures, and community-led initiatives that resist the dominance of industrialized food. The film is not only a denunciation but also a call to action, encouraging audiences to rethink their relationship with food, health, and the planet. By making complex issues clear and emotionally powerful, "Fake Food" challenges us to imagine a future where what we eat nourishes life instead of exploiting it.

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