Jean Ziegler: The Optimism of Willpower

A thoughtful, talk-heavy documentary that follows an aging idealist as he wrestles with his convictions, offering intellectual stimulation rather than visual excitement.

Directed by

Nicolas Wadimoff

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Erica Deuber Ziegler, Roberto Fernández Retamar, Segis Petschen

Overview

In 1964, Che Guevara asked the young Jean Ziegler to stay in Switzerland to fight in the "Monster brain" capitalist. Since then, Jean Ziegler nerve stops fighting against injustices as a public writer, a speaker and as a Kofi Annan collaborator. During a trip to Cuba, his ideas are challenged by what he discover on the island.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, justice, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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