THEME EXPLORATION

corrupt law enforcement

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Patlabor 2
Patlabor 2
1993 · Mamoru Oshii
No
No
2012 · Pablo Larraín
Police Adjective
Police Adjective
2009 · Corneliu Porumboiu
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
On the Job
On the Job
2013 · Erik Matti
Police Story
Police Story
1985 · Jackie Chan
State of Fear
State of Fear
1990 · Janusz Kijowski
7 Dogs
7 Dogs
2026 · Adil El Arbi
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
2026 · Takahiro Hasui
Agito: Superpower War
Agito: Superpower War
2026 · Ryuta Tasaki
Kara
Kara
2026 · Vignesh Raja
As the Bells Rang Out
As the Bells Rang Out
1910 · D.W. Griffith
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Sidney Lumet USA

His films like 'Serpico' and 'Prince of the City' are seminal explorations of police corruption and institutional betrayal within law enforcement.

 Simon J. Smith USA

Through 'The Wire' and films, he meticulously documented systemic corruption across Baltimore's police department and criminal justice system.

 Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

His films examine moral ambiguity and institutional corruption, particularly in 'Afterlife' and works questioning authority and justice systems.