Politiewerk (1978)

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.

Director: Barbara den Uyl, Annette Apon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date:
Production: Amsterdams Stadsjournaal
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

police, political

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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 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.
How long is Politiewerk?
Politiewerk has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is Politiewerk?
Politiewerk is a Documentary film.
Where was Politiewerk produced?
Politiewerk was produced in Netherlands.