CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 2h 26m

Sociology Is a Martial Art

68%(22)IMDbDocumentary

"I often say sociology is a martial art, a means of self-defence. Basically, you use it to defend yourself, without having the right to use it for unfair attacks." (Pierre Bourdieu) The world has witnesses who speak out loud what others keep to themselves. They are neither gurus, nor masters, but those who consider that the city and the world can be thought out. The sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu is one such witness." Over a three- year period, Pierre Carles' camera followed him through different situations: a short conversation with Günter Grass, a lively conference with the inhabitants of a working-class suburb, his relations with his students and colleagues and his plea that sociology be part of the life of the city. His thinking has a sort of familiarity, which means it is always within our reach. It is the thinking of a French intellectual who has chosen to think his times.

Directed byPierre Carles

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
FR
Released
May 2, 2001
Studios
CNCPROCIREPC-P Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Pierre Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu

Self

José Bové

José Bové

Self

Pierre Carles

Pierre Carles

Self

Gary Reich

Self

Loïc Wacquant

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Pierre Carles
Pierre Carles
Written by
Pierre Carles
Pierre Carles
Produced by
Annie Gonzalez
Véronique Frégosi

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