Polisse (2011)

In the pulsating heart of Paris, Polisse plunges us into the visceral reality of the Juvenile Protection Unit of the Police Department - a world where the innocence of childhood collides tragically with the grit of criminality. The unit's relentless journey into the belly of the beast reveals a daily grind of confronting child molesters, busting underage pickpockets, and probing the dark underbelly of teen sexuality. Balancing this harrowing reality with the mundanity of lunchtime relationship chatter, bursts of laughter in the face of unthinkable moments, and a camaraderie forged in adversity, the cops find themselves constantly walking a tightrope between their duty and their private lives. Into this maelstrom steps Melissa, a photographer on an assignment from the Ministry of the Interior, tasked with documenting the unit's activities under the watchful eye of Chief Baloo. As she navigates through this labyrinth of human tragedy and resilience, Melissa finds herself drawn closer to the team, witnessing firsthand the toll their jobs take on their personal lives. Among the unit's ranks, she finds an unexpected connection with Fred, the hypersensitive wild card of the group. As Melissa's lens captures the stark realities of their work, a passionate affair blossoms between them, giving birth to a delicate love story in the midst of chaos. Polisse is an unflinching portrayal of a world that knows the worst exists and has learned to live with it, while simultaneously exploring the thin line between vulnerability and strength.

Polisse is a drama movie featuring Maïwenn.

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