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It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks
6.8 / 10• 2008• 1h 58m•NR• French
DocumentaryHistoryCrimeDrama
Storyline
The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.
Cast & Crew
Philippe Val
Self
Lead
Cabu
Self
C
Charb
Self
GB
Gérard Biard
Self
Élisabeth Badinter
Self
François Hollande
Self
François Bayrou
Self
R
Riss
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel LeConte's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
