Politiewerk
Originally released in 1978. Politiewerk is a documentary film. directed by Barbara den Uyl. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Amsterdams Stadsjournaal
Frequently Asked Questions
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 neighb...
Who directed Politiewerk?
Politiewerk was directed by Barbara den Uyl.
How long is Politiewerk?
Politiewerk has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Politiewerk released?
Politiewerk was released on July 2, 1978 in theaters.