Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed (1979)
Bureaucracy shapes our lives and guides us from the cradle to the grave. This documentary lays bare the idiosyncrasies of bureaucracy, whether in Canada, Austria, Hungary, the Vatican or the Virgin Islands. It also attempts to make the functioning of the public service more comprehensible. The absurdities of bureaucratic behaviour are exposed with humour and irreverence.
Director: Donald Brittain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Cast
- Donald Brittain - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Douglas Kiefer, Barry Perles
Editing: Richard Todd
Production: CBC, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Magyar, Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
bureaucracy, public service
More Films by Director: Donald Brittain
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed about?
- Bureaucracy shapes our lives and guides us from the cradle to the grave. This documentary lays bare the idiosyncrasies of bureaucracy, whether in Canada, Austria, Hungary, the Vatican or the Virgin Islands. It also attempts to make the functioning of the public service more comprehensible. The absurdities of bureaucratic behaviour are exposed with humour and irreverence.
- Who directed Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed was directed by Donald Brittain.
- Who stars in Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed stars Donald Brittain.
- How long is Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed?
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed produced?
- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed was produced in Canada.