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The Sociologist and the Bear Cub

1h 17m2016Etienne Chaillou,Mathias Théry
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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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What is The Sociologist and the Bear Cub (2016) 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.

Who stars in The Sociologist and the Bear Cub?

The Sociologist and the Bear Cub stars Irène Théry (Irène Théry). The film was directed by Etienne Chaillou.

How long is The Sociologist and the Bear Cub?

The Sociologist and the Bear Cub has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

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