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Sociology Is a Martial Art (2001): Cast

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Sociology Is a Martial Art is a 2001 documentary starring Pierre Bourdieu, Pierre Carles and José Bové. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Sociology Is a Martial Art (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sociology Is a Martial Art About?

The premise of Sociology Is a Martial Art without spoilers.

“'Sociology is a martial art, a means of self‑defence,' says Pierre Bourdieu. Over three years, filmmaker Pierre Carles follows him through a brief dialogue with Günter Grass, a lively meeting in a working‑class suburb, his exchanges with students and colleagues, and his plea that sociology become part of city life. The documentary captures Bourdieu’s accessible, grounded French intellectual perspective on contemporary society.

Sociology Is a Martial Art Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • sociology
  • intellectual
  • sociologist
  • sociology professor
  • social conflict
  • society
  • sociological
  • claim in title
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Cast & crew

Sociology Is a Martial Art Cast

Pierre Bourdieu leads the cast, with Pierre Carles and José Bové.

Also Starring in Sociology Is a Martial Art

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Sociology Is a Martial Art Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Soziologie ist ein Kampfsport: Pierre Bourdieu im Porträt” and “علم الاجتماع هو رياضة قتالية”.

Also known as
  • Soziologie ist ein Kampfsport: Pierre Bourdieu im Porträt
  • علم الاجتماع هو رياضة قتالية
  • La Sociología Es Un Deporte De Combate

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Sociology Is a Martial Art FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sociology Is a Martial Art, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sociology Is a Martial Art?

Sociology Is a Martial Art runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Sociology Is a Martial Art released?

Sociology Is a Martial Art was released on May 2, 2001.

Who is in the cast of Sociology Is a Martial Art?

Sociology Is a Martial Art stars Pierre Bourdieu, Pierre Carles and José Bové, among 5 credited actors.

Does Sociology Is a Martial Art have a post-credit scene?

No. Sociology Is a Martial Art has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sociology Is a Martial Art in?

The original language of Sociology Is a Martial Art is French.

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