Time to question
Directed by Arthur Rifflet and Thomas Deyriès
The «Time to question» series is the result of an interactive survey conducted by ARTE since June 2020. With almost 400,000 participants and over 42 million responses, it's the largest sociological study ever carried out on our relationship with ecology. This 5-episode series presents the results of the survey on French and German perceptions of ecology, and stages the findings.
Combining infographics, archive footage and interviews with respondents, these five short programs present the results and analyses of the major consultation. The animated series describes the changes underway, revealing new lifestyle choices and putting an end to many preconceived ideas.
Five themes emerge from this vast amount of data: the emergence of a popular ecology, the predominant role of women, the relationship with meat and consumption, solutions and visions for the future. The episodes highlight profound changes: ecology is no longer «a rich man's thing», anguish is almost unanimous and there are no longer generational barriers, non-violence and civil disobedience are popular, collective fears and the desire to revolt are growing.
Episode 1 - Is ecology for the rich?
This first episode shatters the cliché of the eco-friendly hipster. Across all backgrounds and generations, the majority of those surveyed believe that the ecological emergency is at its peak.
Episode 2 - Should we stop eating meat?
On this question, a real divide appears between the French and the Germans. And even more so between men and women...
Episode 3 - Is there a woman to save the planet?
Is ecology more feminine than masculine? 70 % of women and 59 % of men who responded feel that ecology is a matter of the utmost urgency.
Episode 4 - Do we need a green revolution?
All generations share the same sense of urgency and the same observation: political institutions are not up to the ecological challenge.
Episode 5 - Will tomorrow be better?
60 % of respondents think the world will be a worse place in 2040. The fear of the collapse of our civilization is here...
Directed by: Arthur Rifflet and Thomas Deyriès
Written by: Arthur Rifflet and Christophe Nick
Production: YAMI 2 - Christophe Nick and Antoine Boukobza and UPIAN - Margaux Missika and Alexandre Brachet
Broadcaster: ARTE
Year of release: 2020
Duration: 5 x 8 min









