The Monopoly of Violence
As anger and resentment grow in the face of social inequalities, many citizens-led protests are being repressed with an ever-increasing violence. In this documentary, David Dufresne gathers a panel of citizens to question, exchange and confront their views on the social order and the legitimacy of the use of force by the State.
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Where is The Monopoly of Violence streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | Tenk | Tenk |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About The Monopoly of Violence
The Monopoly of Violence is a 2020 French-language documentary film directed by David Dufresne. The cast is led by Arié Alimi, Myriam Ayad, Ludivine Bantigny. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Monopoly of Violence was produced by Le Bureau and jour2fête and made in France. It was released on September 30, 2020.
- Director
- David Dufresne
- Writers
- David Dufresne
- Release date
- September 30, 2020
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Le Bureau, jour2fête
The Monopoly of Violence cast & crew
The Monopoly of Violence was directed by David Dufresne and written by David Dufresne.
The cast features Arié Alimi as Self, Myriam Ayad as Self, Ludivine Bantigny as Self, Benoît Barret as Self, Taha Bouhafs as Self, and William Bourdon as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edmond Carrère and it was produced by Bertrand Faivre.
Is The Monopoly of Violence worth watching?
The Monopoly of Violence holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Monopoly of Violence is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Monopoly of Violence
Arié Alimi
Self
Myriam Ayad
Self
Ludivine Bantigny
Self
Benoît Barret
Self
Taha Bouhafs
Self
William Bourdon
Self
Anthony Caillé
Self
Bertrand Cavallier
Self
Monique Chemillier-Gendreau
Self
Vanessa Codaccioni
Self
Alain Damasio
Self
Michel Forst
Self
The Monopoly of Violence — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Monopoly of Violence in United States?
The Monopoly of Violence is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Monopoly of Violence on Kanopy?
Yes — The Monopoly of Violence is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Monopoly of Violence in?
The Monopoly of Violence is originally in French, with audio tracks including Russian, French, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Monopoly of Violence?
The Monopoly of Violence runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Monopoly of Violence rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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