It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks (2008)
The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.
Director: Daniel LeConte
Genre: Documentary, History, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 17, 2008
Cast
- Philippe Val - Self
- Cabu - Self
- Charb - Self
- Gérard Biard - Self
- Élisabeth Badinter - Self
- François Hollande - Self
- François Bayrou - Self
- Riss - Self
Production: Films en Stock, Canal+
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Freedom of Speech and Grip of Censorship, Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
journalism, cartoon, trial, terrorism, political satire, jury trial, historical drama, investigative journalism, charlie hebdo, political documentary, tabloid journalism, politic terrorism, political cartoon, islamic terrorism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks about?
- The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.
- Who directed It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks?
- It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks was directed by Daniel LeConte.
- Who stars in It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks?
- It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks stars Philippe Val, Cabu, Charb, Gérard Biard, Élisabeth Badinter, François Hollande.
- How long is It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks?
- It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks?
- It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks is a Documentary, History, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks produced?
- It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks was produced in France.
- What are the themes of It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks?
- The themes of It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks include: Freedom of Speech and Grip of Censorship, Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama.