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Woke fiction - Comment l'idéologie change nos films et nos séries
Comment le wokisme transforme-t-il les films, les séries et, plus largement, l'imaginaire de notre époque ? Un essai stimulant et rigoureux qui plonge au cœur des débats d'aujourd'hui.PourquoiFriends,Psychose,IntouchablesetGame of Thronesne pourraient-ils plus être produits tels quels aujourd'hui ? Pourquoi les séries Netflix se ressemblent-elles toutes ? Pourquoi les films Disney ne font-ils plus rêver ?Dans cet essai percutant, Samuel Fitoussi répond à ces questions et brosse un tableau édifiant du monde de la culture. Il montre que la pression idéologique fait tout d'abord une victime : la liberté artistique. En s'appuyant sur l'analyse de films et de séries à succès, il identifie les injonctions morales qui pèsent sur la création et transforment – le plus souvent à notre insu – notre imaginaire en champ de bataille politique.Avec lucidité et rigueur,Woke Fictionéclaire les grands clivages idéologiques de notre époque, dévoilant les erreurs de raisonnement dans les discours militants dominants. Une lecture essentielle, à la fois érudite et vivante, pour comprendre ce qui se joue dans la fiction contemporaine et se munir d'arguments solides pour participer au débat d'idées.
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357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2023
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July 25, 2025
A bold and sharp essay about the current debates around the idea of “wokeism.” It’s clear that Samuel Fitoussi has strong opinions about the way progressive movements are evolving, and he’s not afraid to challenge the reader. While I didn’t agree with all of his arguments, I appreciated how he raised questions that are definitely worth thinking about.
The essay paints a picture of the “woke” movement as something that can become extreme or lose focus. I agree with the idea that it’s a fairly new phenomenon and that we don’t even have a clear definition of what being “woke” really means, or who gets to decide. I also relate to the concern that, in some ways, we’re moving away from shared values and structures that have held society together. Change can be good, but when it comes too fast or without clarity, it can feel destabilizing.
On the other side, it’s a real, critical essay that looks at how the concept of “wokeness” has affected movies, TV shows, and pop culture. Samuel Fitoussi argues that we’ve reached a point where art is no longer judged by its quality, but by how well it fits certain moral or political standards. He talks about how many beloved shows are now criticized, even banned, and how their creators are often pressured to apologize for content that was never meant to offend, but simply reflected a different time. I believe people should be free to dislike or avoid certain works, but maybe art isn’t supposed to be perfect, but to spark emotion, reflection, even discomfort sometimes.
Political correctness, in its original form, had a good purpose: to help create space for more voices and reduce harm. But like anything, when taken too far, it can backfire. Today, I think it sometimes becomes more about appearances than real change. We perform the right words, cancel the wrong jokes, but the deeper problems still remain.
That said, I didn’t find all of Fitoussi’s points entirely convincing. There’s a clear frustration behind the writing. Still, I get where he’s coming from: in a society driven by capitalism and online performance, even progressive ideas can start to feel superficial or performative. I did appreciate the core message: we need to protect the space for art to be free, even when it challenges, offends, or confuses us.
I wouldn’t say I walked away fully agreeing with him, but I did walk away thinking. And maybe that’s the real value of this essay.
The essay paints a picture of the “woke” movement as something that can become extreme or lose focus. I agree with the idea that it’s a fairly new phenomenon and that we don’t even have a clear definition of what being “woke” really means, or who gets to decide. I also relate to the concern that, in some ways, we’re moving away from shared values and structures that have held society together. Change can be good, but when it comes too fast or without clarity, it can feel destabilizing.
On the other side, it’s a real, critical essay that looks at how the concept of “wokeness” has affected movies, TV shows, and pop culture. Samuel Fitoussi argues that we’ve reached a point where art is no longer judged by its quality, but by how well it fits certain moral or political standards. He talks about how many beloved shows are now criticized, even banned, and how their creators are often pressured to apologize for content that was never meant to offend, but simply reflected a different time. I believe people should be free to dislike or avoid certain works, but maybe art isn’t supposed to be perfect, but to spark emotion, reflection, even discomfort sometimes.
Political correctness, in its original form, had a good purpose: to help create space for more voices and reduce harm. But like anything, when taken too far, it can backfire. Today, I think it sometimes becomes more about appearances than real change. We perform the right words, cancel the wrong jokes, but the deeper problems still remain.
That said, I didn’t find all of Fitoussi’s points entirely convincing. There’s a clear frustration behind the writing. Still, I get where he’s coming from: in a society driven by capitalism and online performance, even progressive ideas can start to feel superficial or performative. I did appreciate the core message: we need to protect the space for art to be free, even when it challenges, offends, or confuses us.
I wouldn’t say I walked away fully agreeing with him, but I did walk away thinking. And maybe that’s the real value of this essay.
October 23, 2023
Excellent bouquin! Riche en développement sur la nature du mouvement woke et dépasse le simple aspect « fiction » du phénomène. Une critique en règle d’un mouvement dont ceux qui l’incarne prétendent qu’il n’existe pas. L’inventaire et les anecdotes des différentes séries/films qui tombent dans le délire woke est tout simplement savoureux.
January 12, 2024
Excellent ouvrage qui va bien au delà de ce que le titre laisse penser.
March 17, 2024
Inquiétant
August 11, 2024
Un essai à lire.
Il amène énormément de réflexions très intéressantes sur la culture aujourd'hui.
Documenté, argumenté, il démontre et démonte en douceur le lent travail de déconstruction qui s'opère dans la société, par le biais de la culture (livres, films, séries).
L'auteur a fourni un gros travail de recherches et son ton n'est absolument pas péremptoire, ce qui est très agréable.
Il amène énormément de réflexions très intéressantes sur la culture aujourd'hui.
Documenté, argumenté, il démontre et démonte en douceur le lent travail de déconstruction qui s'opère dans la société, par le biais de la culture (livres, films, séries).
L'auteur a fourni un gros travail de recherches et son ton n'est absolument pas péremptoire, ce qui est très agréable.
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