Sociology Is a Martial Art (2001)
"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 - Self
- José Bové - Self
- Pierre Carles - Self
- Gary Reich - Self
- Loïc Wacquant - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
interview, sociology, archive footage, social documentary, sociologist, humanism, semi-biographical, anti-colonialism, social study, working class people, french society, figure study
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sociology Is a Martial Art about?
- "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.
- Who directed Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art was directed by Pierre Carles.
- Who stars in Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art stars Pierre Bourdieu, José Bové, Pierre Carles, Gary Reich, Loïc Wacquant.
- How long is Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- What genre is Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sociology Is a Martial Art produced?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art was produced in France.