The Sociologist and the Bear Cub

Jun 4, 2016

1h 17m

★ 6.1

Mariage equality in France, seen from the intimacy of a family

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Quark Productions

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Cast

Irène Théry

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7.2

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The Sociologist and the Bear Cub

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Irène Théry

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