# Polisse (2011)

> A volatile Paris juvenile-protection unit absorbs the pain of abused children while its officers struggle to keep their own lives from coming apart.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/49761

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Maïwenn
- Cast: Frédéric Pierrot, JoeyStarr, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Karin Viard, Naidra Ayadi, Karole Rocher, Emmanuelle Bercot, Maïwenn
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661420/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: gripping, volatile, compassionate, serious film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of the complexities faced by those who protect the most vulnerable in society.

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