Toxicily (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2024, Toxicily is a documentary film directed by François-Xavier Destors, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. "Better to die of cancer than of hunger," are words you may well hear on Priolo beach in Sicily. In the shadows of the lovely city of Syracuse lies one of Europe's largest petrochemical complexes. 70 years after the arrival of the first refineries, the area seems to have been abandoned to its fate as poison taints the sky, water and land. Woven around fragments supplied by residents who resist, are resigned or choose to look the other way, the film Toxic Sicily sets out to tell the tale of a place sacrificed on the altar of progress, modernity and globalisation.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Toxicily has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toxicily page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toxicily (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Toxicily change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Toxicily worth watching?
- Toxicily holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Toxicily released?
- Toxicily was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.