Politiewerk
Synopsis
A nuanced portrait of the (Amsterdam) police which portrays not only the police as an institution, but also individual officers. Issues raised include: ethnic profiling, lack of influence by neighbourhood officers, the role of women within the police force and the question of whether the police sometimes use excessive force, for example during the clearance of squats by the ME (Riot Police) in Amsterdam’s Kinkerbuurt neighbourhood, where defenceless locals were beaten by officers with batons.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara den Uyl, Annette Apon
- Original Title
- Politiewerk
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Amsterdams Stadsjournaal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara den Uyl, Annette Apon
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara den Uyl
Director
Annette Apon
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Politiewerk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Politiewerk
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What is Politiewerk about?
A nuanced portrait of the (Amsterdam) police which portrays not only the police as an institution, but also individual officers. Issues raised include: ethnic profiling, lack of influence by neighbourhood officers, the role of women within the police force and the question of whether the police sometimes use excessive force, for example during the clearance of squats by the ME (Riot Police) in Amsterdam’s Kinkerbuurt neighbourhood, where defenceless locals were beaten by officers with batons.
Who directed Politiewerk?
Politiewerk was directed by Barbara den Uyl, Annette Apon.
Who stars in Politiewerk?
The principal cast of Politiewerk includes Not specified.
When was Politiewerk released and how long is it?
Politiewerk was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 47m.