

Sociology Is a Martial Art
"I often say sociology is a martial art, a means of self-defence. Basically, you use it to defend yourself, without having the right to use it for unfair attacks." (Pierre Bourdieu) The world has witnesses who speak out loud what others keep to themselves. They are neither gurus, nor masters, but those who consider that the city and the world can be thought out. The sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu is one such witness." Over a three- year period, Pierre Carles' camera followed him through different situations: a short conversation with Günter Grass, a lively conference with the inhabitants of a working-class suburb, his relations with his students and colleagues and his plea that sociology be part of the life of the city. His thinking has a sort of familiarity, which means it is always within our reach. It is the thinking of a French intellectual who has chosen to think his times.
TMDB
6.8/10
20 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- French
- interview
- sociology
- archive footage
- social documentary
- sociologist
- humanism
- semi-biographical
- anti-colonialism
- social study
- working class people
- french society
- figure study
Top billed cast
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
Stream
Gallery



Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical2 May 2001
Frequently asked questions
- When was Sociology Is a Martial Art released?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art was released on 2 May 2001.
- Where can I watch Sociology Is a Martial Art online?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art is available on OVID in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Sociology Is a Martial Art is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 20 votes.
- Who directed Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art (2001) was directed by Pierre Carles.
- How long is Sociology Is a Martial Art?
- Sociology Is a Martial Art runs for 2h 26m.














