Foucault Against Himself

Foucault Against Himself

54 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 18, 2014

In both his private and public life, Foucault often contradicted himself, especially when his ideas collided with the institutions where he worked. Contemporary critics and philosophers reframe their legacy in an effort to build new ways of thinking about his struggle against the mechanisms of domination within society, demonstrating how the conflict lies at the heart of his life and work.

Foucault Against Himself

54 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 18, 2014

Foucault Against Himself
In both his private and public life, Foucault often contradicted himself, especially when his ideas collided with the institutions where he worked. Contemporary critics and philosophers reframe their legacy in an effort to build new ways of thinking about his struggle against the mechanisms of domination within society, demonstrating how the conflict lies at the heart of his life and work.
Producers ARTE, The Factory
Original title Foucault contre lui même
Directors François Caillat
Writers

Cast

Michel Foucault

as Himself (archive footage)