Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower (2016)

Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower (2016) poster

In 1964, Che Guevara asked the young Jean Ziegler to stay in Switzerland to fight in the "Monster brain" capitalist. Since then, Jean Ziegler nerve stops fighting against injustices as a public writer, a speaker and as a Kofi Annan collaborator. During a trip to Cuba, his ideas are challenged by what he discover on the island.

Director: Nicolas Wadimoff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bill Laswell
Cinematography: Joseph Areddy, Camille Cottagnoud
Editing: Karine Sudan
Production: Dreampixies, SRG SSR, ARTE GEIE, RTS, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, English, Español, Français
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower about?
In 1964, Che Guevara asked the young Jean Ziegler to stay in Switzerland to fight in the "Monster brain" capitalist. Since then, Jean Ziegler nerve stops fighting against injustices as a public writer, a speaker and as a Kofi Annan collaborator. During a trip to Cuba, his ideas are challenged by what he discover on the island.
Who directed Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower?
Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower was directed by Nicolas Wadimoff.
Who stars in Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower?
Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower stars Erica Deuber Ziegler, Dr. Roberto Fernández Retamar, Segis Petschen, José Alberto Hernández de la Osa, Luis Hernández Serrano, Yamila Morales Góngora.
How long is Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower?
Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower?
Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower is a Documentary film.
Where was Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower produced?
Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower was produced in Switzerland.