Tough Being Loved by Jerks

Synopsis: Documentary. Because he had published the twelve Danish cartoons that had incurred the wrath of Muslims worldwide, Philippe Val, the editor of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical newspaper, was cited to court by the Great Mosque of Paris, the World Muslim League and the Union of Islamic Organizations of France. Director Daniel Leconte covered the trial in real time, aiming at deciphering the international political, ideological and media-related stakes with the key participants. The film features lawyers, witnesses, the media, editorial conferences, demonstrations of support as well as the stances of intellectuals and politicians, the reactions of the prosecutors and of Muslim countries. A reflection on Islam, on the press, on the state of the public opinion in French society, but also an endeavour to answer the challenges that fundamentalism poses to all democracies.
Language: French (Standard)
Country: United States
Year of release: 2015
Year of production: 2008
Notes: With English subtitles.
Subjects: Media studies; Politics & government; Religious studies
Keywords: France; freedom of expression; politics; religious fundamentalism; Media studies; Trials; Islamic radicals; Muslims; Charlie Hebdo (magazine)

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