The New Watchdogs
Les nouveaux chiens de garde
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Renaud Lambert
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Nicolas Sarkozy
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Laurent Joffrin
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Arnaud Lagardère
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Alain Duhamel
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Michel Naudy
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Frédéric Lordon
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Jean Gadrey
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David Pujadas
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Alain Minc
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Jacques Chirac
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Arlette Chabot
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Raphaëlle Bacqué
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Michèle Cotta
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Bernard Accoyer
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Audrey Pulvar
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Anne Sinclair
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Christine Ockrent
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Valenciennes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Balbastre, Yannick Kergoat
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Halimi, Pierre Rimbert
- Original Score
- Fred Pallem
- Original Title
- Les nouveaux chiens de garde
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- J.E.M. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Balbastre, Yannick Kergoat
Serge Halimi, Pierre Rimbert
Fred Pallem
Anne-Marie Marsaguet, Jacques Kirsner
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Balbastre
Director
Serge Halimi
Writer
Anne-Marie Marsaguet
Producer
Yannick Kergoat
Director
Jacques Kirsner
Producer
Pierre Rimbert
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Watchdogs
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What is The New Watchdogs about?
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.
Who directed The New Watchdogs?
The New Watchdogs was directed by Gilles Balbastre, Yannick Kergoat.
Who stars in The New Watchdogs?
The principal cast of The New Watchdogs includes Renaud Lambert, Nicolas Sarkozy, Laurent Joffrin, Arnaud Lagardère, Alain Duhamel.
When was The New Watchdogs released and how long is it?
The New Watchdogs was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Watchdogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Watchdogs was composed by Fred Pallem.