The New Watchdogs (2012)
In 1932, the writer Paul Nizan published "The New Watchdogs" to denounce the philosophers and writers of his time who, sheltering behind intellectual neutrality, imposed themselves as true watchdogs of the established order. Today the watchdogs are journalists, editors, and media experts who've openly become market evangelists and guardians of the social order. In a sardonic manner, "The New Watchdogs" denounces this press that, claiming to be independent, objective and pluralist, makes out it is a democratic force of opposition. With forcefulness and precision, the film puts its finger on the increasing danger of information produced by the major industrial groups of the Paris Stock Exchange and perverted into merchandise.
Cast
- Renaud Lambert - Self
- Nicolas Sarkozy - Self
- Laurent Joffrin - Self
- Arnaud Lagardère - Self
- Alain Duhamel - Self
- Michel Naudy - Self
- Frédéric Lordon - Self
- Jean Gadrey - Self
- David Pujadas - Self
- Alain Minc - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
media tycoon, media, politics, media adviser, manipulation of the media, critic, public media, corporate media, media criticism, media & politics, political documentary, media appropriation, observational documentary, documentary, media analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Watchdogs about?
- In 1932, the writer Paul Nizan published "The New Watchdogs" to denounce the philosophers and writers of his time who, sheltering behind intellectual neutrality, imposed themselves as true watchdogs of the established order. Today the watchdogs are journalists, editors, and media experts who've openly become market evangelists and guardians of the social order. In a sardonic manner, "The New Watchdogs" denounces this press that, claiming to be independent, objective and pluralist, makes out it is a democratic force of opposition. With forcefulness and precision, the film puts its finger on the increasing danger of information produced by the major industrial groups of the Paris Stock Exchange and perverted into merchandise.
- Who directed The New Watchdogs?
- The New Watchdogs was directed by Gilles Balbastre, Yannick Kergoat.
- Who stars in The New Watchdogs?
- The New Watchdogs stars Renaud Lambert, Nicolas Sarkozy, Laurent Joffrin, Arnaud Lagardère, Alain Duhamel, Michel Naudy.
- How long is The New Watchdogs?
- The New Watchdogs has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The New Watchdogs?
- The New Watchdogs is a Documentary film.
- Where was The New Watchdogs produced?
- The New Watchdogs was produced in France.