IMDb 6.8 2018 HD

trustWHO

trustWHO

2018
Documentary
85 min NR Germany
8 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Is the WHO sick? The filmmaker and mother Lilian Franck reveals clandestine influences by the tobacco, pharmaceutical and nuclear industries on the organization. She shows a frightening portrayal…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Lilian Franck
Starring
Lilian Franck / John Peterson Myers / Robert Parsons / Wolfgang Wodarg / Margaret Chan / Thomas Zeltner / Douglas Bettcher / Vera da Costa e Silva

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

critical investigative concerning eye-opening provocative alarming thoughtful important revealing serious unsettling questioning

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply researched and provocative examination, 'trustWHO' by Lilian Franck tackles the sensitive subject of industrial influence on global health policy. Franck’s direction is commendably focused, presenting a clear narrative that underscores her concerns about the World Health…

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Cameron Finch
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Lilian Franck's 'trustWHO' presents a compelling, if at times one-sided, argument about external pressures on the World Health Organisation. The documentary’s investigative nature is its driving force, aiming to uncover alleged influences from major industries. Franck’s direction keeps…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 9, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'trustWHO' is a powerful and necessary exposé, masterfully crafted by Lilian Franck. The film’s unflinching examination of how the tobacco, pharmaceutical, and nuclear industries may have infiltrated the World Health Organisation is both shocking and vital. Franck’s direction…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'trustWHO', Lilian Franck embarks on a potent investigation that casts a critical eye over the World Health Organisation. The documentary’s observational style allows the weight of its allegations regarding industrial influence to land with significant impact. Franck’s…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Lilian Franck's 'trustWHO' is a meticulously researched, albeit disquieting, dive into the inner workings of a global health authority. The film’s strength lies in its unwavering focus on exposing potential conflicts of interest, particularly from the tobacco, pharmaceutical,…

FAQs

While 'trustWHO' meticulously details alleged problems concerning industrial influence on the World Health Organisation, its primary focus appears to be on revelation and raising awareness rather than offering prescriptive solutions. The film's strength lies in its investigative approach, prompting audiences to question and consider the implications of its findings on global health policy and corporate accountability.