---
title: "Polisse"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/polisse-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 71157
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Polisse (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/polisse-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Polisse is a 2011 French crime drama film written, directed by and starring Maïwenn, alongside a cast that includes Joeystarr, Karin Viard, Marina Foïs, and Nicolas Duvauchelle. The story is set in Paris, France, and follows Fred and his colleagues in the BPM, the Police Child Protection Unit, as they pursue offenses committed against the weakest while enduring the scrutiny of a photographer named Melissa.

The film has a runtime of two hours and three minutes and holds a user score of 72 percent on ČSFD.cz. It captures the daily routine and challenges of the unit as they are graphically documented by an outsider commissioned to observe their work.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Paris child protection police face harrowing daily realities under the lens of a documentary photographer."

### Why Watch
- Follows members of the BPM, the Police Child Protection Unit, in Paris, France.
- Features a commissioned photographer named Melissa documenting the team's daily routine.
- Written, directed by, and starring Maïwenn alongside a cast including Joeystarr, Karin Viard, Marina Foïs, and Nicolas Duvauchelle.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with offenses committed against the weakest, which may not suit all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for two hours and three minutes and is classified as a drama and crime genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-cinema, #crime-drama, #police-procedural, #workplace-drama, #character-driven, #gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/polisse-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maïwenn
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Productions du Trésor, Chaocorp, Shortcom

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frédéric Pierrot** as *Baloo*
- **JoeyStarr** as *Fred*
- **Nicolas Duvauchelle** as *Mathieu*
- **Karin Viard** as *Nadine*
- **Naidra Ayadi** as *Nora*
- **Karole Rocher** as *Chrystelle*
- **Emmanuelle Bercot** as *Sue-Ellen*
- **Maïwenn** as *Melissa*
- **Marina Foïs** as *Iris*
- **Arnaud Henriet** as *Bamako*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Polisse?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Polisse worth watching?
The film holds a 72 percent rating on ČSFD.cz and is a French crime drama directed by Maïwenn.

### Q: What is the runtime of Polisse?
The film has a duration of two hours and three minutes.

### Q: Is Polisse a series or a film?
Polisse is a feature-length film released in 2011.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Polisse — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/71157)
- [Polisse - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polisse)
- [Polisse (2011) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/291272-polisse/prehled/)

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