Virile

2025•20m•8.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

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8.0/10(1)

The ideal of masculinity - as unattainable as it is frustrating - is in crisis. The series Virile delves into the history and myths of masculinity with humour and wit.

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Production

ARTE, Haut et Court

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 14, 2025

Last Aired

February 14, 2025

Networks

ARTE

Created By

Camille Juza, Eve Minault

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Origins of Masculinity

Air date: 2025-02-14

What if it was exhausting to live up to the ideals of masculinity? From Antiquity to the present day, this is the story of virility.

Toxic

Air date: 2025-02-14

Could the so-called crisis of masculinity be an attempt to reinforce the gender hierarchy, with women subordinated to men? Are masculinists threatened by female emancipation?

Male-Party

Air date: 2025-02-14

In the world of work and politics alike, masculine values forge our imagination and influence behaviour. Is the extreme competition in some sectors evidence of a toxic masculine culture? And can we overcome it?