Movie

Sociology Is a Martial Art

★ 6.8(19)20012h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Pierre Carles
Release date: 2001-05-02
Runtime: 2h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: C-P Productions

About Sociology Is a Martial Art

Sociology Is a Martial Art is a 2001 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Pierre Carles, starring Pierre Bourdieu, José Bové and Pierre Carles. It has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sociology Is a Martial Art in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"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.

Cast

Pierre Bourdieu

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José Bové

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Pierre Carles

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Gary Reich

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Loïc Wacquant

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Themes & keywords

interviewsociologyarchive footagesocial documentarysociologisthumanismsemi-biographicalanti-colonialismsocial studyworking class peoplefrench societyfigure study

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sociology Is a Martial Art in Italy?+

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Is Sociology Is a Martial Art on Netflix?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Sociology Is a Martial Art?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

Who stars in Sociology Is a Martial Art?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art stars Pierre Bourdieu, José Bové, Pierre Carles, Gary Reich and Loïc Wacquant.

When did Sociology Is a Martial Art come out?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art is a 2001 movie directed by Pierre Carles.

What genre is Sociology Is a Martial Art?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art is Documentary film.

Who directed Sociology Is a Martial Art?+

Sociology Is a Martial Art was directed by Pierre Carles.