The New Watchdogs (Les nouveaux chiens de garde) 12 years old

The New Watchdogs

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.

Credits

The New Watchdogs Cast

Name Character
Alain Duhamel He was 71, now 84 years old as Himself
Nicolas Sarkozy He was 56, now 69 years old as Himself

The New Watchdogs Crew

Name Department
Yannick Kergoat as Director. Directing
Jacques Kirsner as Producer. He was 65 (now 78) years old Production
Serge Halimi as Writer. He was 56 (now 69) years old Writing
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The New Watchdogs (12 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  • Runtime: 100 minutes