Detained (2015)

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A documentary from within the Swedish Migration Board's locked repository where people are in custody awaiting forced deportation. Prisoner and guard are in close proximity around the clock. Converses during sleepless nights and playing football during hot summer days. We follow Sophie, 29, who loves her job at the repository, Sami, 20, the young rebel who is locked up but free inside, and Aina, 47, who were separated from her children and kept locked up while the police are stepping up efforts to enforce their expulsion order.

Director: Anna Persson, Shaon Chakraborty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Matti Bye
Cinematography: Erik Vallsten
Editing: Kristin Grundström
Production: RåFILM
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

prison, immigrant, immigration, prison guard, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detained about?
A documentary from within the Swedish Migration Board's locked repository where people are in custody awaiting forced deportation. Prisoner and guard are in close proximity around the clock. Converses during sleepless nights and playing football during hot summer days. We follow Sophie, 29, who loves her job at the repository, Sami, 20, the young rebel who is locked up but free inside, and Aina, 47, who were separated from her children and kept locked up while the police are stepping up efforts to enforce their expulsion order.
Who directed Detained?
Detained was directed by Anna Persson, Shaon Chakraborty.
How long is Detained?
Detained has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Detained?
Detained is a Documentary film.
Where was Detained produced?
Detained was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of Detained?
The themes of Detained include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.