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The Sociologist and the Bear Cub (2016)

Original title: La sociologue et l'ourson

2016-06-04 · 1h 17m · FR
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Mariage equality in France, seen from the intimacy of a family

Between September 2012 and May 2013, France is debating the upcoming marriage equality laws. During those nine months, sociologist Irène Théry talks about what is at stake with her son Mathias Théry, who will make a movie with Étienne Chaillou out of those hours of conversations. It is a documentary about the social debate in France, but also about family and intimacy.

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Etienne ChaillouDirectorMathias ThéryDirector

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FamilyFranceMarriage equality

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityFamily · France · Marriage EqualityPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference1341454 · 1341455Actor preference1341453

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What is The Sociologist and the Bear Cub about?

Between September 2012 and May 2013, France is debating the upcoming marriage equality laws. During those nine months, sociologist Irène Théry talks about what is at stake with her son Mathias Théry, who will make a movie with Étienne Chaillou out of those hours of conversations. It is a documentary about the social debate in France, but also about family and intimacy.

How long is The Sociologist and the Bear Cub?

The Sociologist and the Bear Cub has a runtime of 77 minutes.