Not Seen, Not Caught (1998)

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On April 2, 1995, the television channel Canal+ censored the documentary "Pas vu à la télé" (Not Seen on TV), directed by Pierre Carles, which had been commissioned a few weeks earlier by the program director, Alain de Greef. "Pas vu à la télé" was slated to be featured in Canal+'s "TV Day" segment, under the heading "Television, Power, Morality." Carles recounted this censorship in the feature film "Pas vu pas pris" (Not Seen, Not Caught), released in theaters on November 18, 1998. It drew over 160,000 viewers. Eighteen years later, "Pas vu à la télé" remains unaired on French television. As for "Pas vu, pas pris," it has still not been broadcast on French television. However, it has been shown on television in Belgium, Quebec, and Switzerland. Since then, nine billionaires now control more than 80% of the media in France, while eleven of them account for 57% of the television audience.

Director: Pierre Carles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Editing: Fabrice Ferrari, Bernard Sasia
Production: Listen Productions Distributors, C.P. Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Carles
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not Seen, Not Caught about?
On April 2, 1995, the television channel Canal+ censored the documentary "Pas vu à la télé" (Not Seen on TV), directed by Pierre Carles, which had been commissioned a few weeks earlier by the program director, Alain de Greef. "Pas vu à la télé" was slated to be featured in Canal+'s "TV Day" segment, under the heading "Television, Power, Morality." Carles recounted this censorship in the feature film "Pas vu pas pris" (Not Seen, Not Caught), released in theaters on November 18, 1998. It drew over 160,000 viewers. Eighteen years later, "Pas vu à la télé" remains unaired on French television. As for "Pas vu, pas pris," it has still not been broadcast on French television. However, it has been shown on television in Belgium, Quebec, and Switzerland. Since then, nine billionaires now control more than 80% of the media in France, while eleven of them account for 57% of the television audience.
Who directed Not Seen, Not Caught?
Not Seen, Not Caught was directed by Pierre Carles.
Who stars in Not Seen, Not Caught?
Not Seen, Not Caught stars François Léotard, Alain Duhamel, Anne Sinclair, Francois-Henri de Virieu, Bernard Benyamin, Jacques Chancel.
How long is Not Seen, Not Caught?
Not Seen, Not Caught has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Not Seen, Not Caught?
Not Seen, Not Caught is a Documentary film.
Where was Not Seen, Not Caught produced?
Not Seen, Not Caught was produced in France.