Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
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Bureaucracy shapes our lives and guides us from the cradle to the grave. This documentary lays bare the idiosyncrasies of bureaucracy, whether in Canada, Austria, Hungary, the Vatican or the Virgin Islands. It also attempts to make the functioning of the public service more comprehensible. The absurdities of bureaucratic behaviour are exposed with humour and irreverence.
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat ObservedOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-08-02
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- Director
- Donald Brittain
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Brittain, Ronald Blumer, John T. Random
- Original Title
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian, Italian
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- CBC, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain, Ronald Blumer, John T. Random
Barry Perles, Douglas Kiefer
Richard Todd
Donald Brittain, Marrin Canell, Barrie Howells, Paul Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Brittain
Writer
Ronald Blumer
Writer
John T. Random
Writer
Donald Brittain
Producer
Marrin Canell
Producer
Barry Perles
Director of Photography
Douglas Kiefer
Director of Photography
Donald Brittain
Director
Richard Todd
Editor
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What is Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed about?
Bureaucracy shapes our lives and guides us from the cradle to the grave. This documentary lays bare the idiosyncrasies of bureaucracy, whether in Canada, Austria, Hungary, the Vatican or the Virgin Islands. It also attempts to make the functioning of the public service more comprehensible. The absurdities of bureaucratic behaviour are exposed with humour and irreverence.
Who directed Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed was directed by Donald Brittain.
Who stars in Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
The principal cast of Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed includes Donald Brittain.
When was Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed released and how long is it?
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 57m.