Les nouveaux chiens de garde

Jan 11 2012 N/A 1h 44m
Documentary

In 1932, the writer Paul Nizan published "The New Watchdogs" to denounce the philosophers and writers of his time who, sheltering behind intellectual neutrality, imposed themselves as true watchdogs of the established order. Today the watchdogs are journalists, editors, and media experts who've openly become market evangelists and guardians of the social order. In a sardonic manner, "The New Watchdogs" denounces this press that, claiming to be independent, objective and pluralist, makes out it is a democratic force of opposition. With forcefulness and precision, the film puts its finger on the increasing danger of information produced by the major industrial groups of the Paris Stock Exchange and perverted into merchandise.

Plot

This documentary takes an in depth look at France's mass medias and shines a light on corporate and political interests that shape the news.

Written by

Gilles Balbastre, Serge Halimi, Yannick Kergoat

Directed by

Gilles Balbastre, Yannick Kergoat

Cast

Frédéric Lordon

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

J.E.M. Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
471
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA