Un pays qui se tient sage

This documentary film explores the use of violence by the state in France, particularly police brutality during the yellow vest movement. The Monopoly of Violence features discussions between social movement representatives, intellectuals, and police officers, using key concepts such as the monopoly on violence to interpret footage from demonstrators and independent journalists. Arié Alimi, Myriam Ayad, Ludivine Bantigny, Benoît Barret, and Taha Bouhafs share their views on riot control and social inequality in France.