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Policières : en mission de paix

Ce long métrage documentaire retrace l’expérience extraordinaire de deux policières canadiennes qui se sont jointes à la police civile des Nations Unies au Timor oriental. À l’aide d’entrevues personnelles et d’extraits de journal intime, le film dévoile de façon nuancée la reconstruction d’une nation, mais aussi la profonde transformation de deux femmes confrontées à un défi colossal et à plusieurs situations extrêmement éprouvantes. Dans la capitale comme dans les villages reculés du pays, c’est toute une aventure humaine qui est scrutée à la loupe.
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Ce long métrage documentaire retrace l’expérience extraordinaire de deux policières canadiennes qui se sont jointes à la police civile des Nations Unies au Timor oriental. À l’aide d’entrevues personnelles et d’extraits de journal intime, le film dévoile de façon nuancée la reconstruction d’une nation, mais aussi la profonde transformation de deux femmes confrontées à un défi colossal et à plusieurs situations extrêmement éprouvantes. Dans la capitale comme dans les villages reculés du pays, c’est toute une aventure humaine qui est scrutée à la loupe.

 This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Developing Countries Women Law and Crime Women - Portraits National Security and Defence All subjects
  • direction
    Barry Lank
  • None
    Barry Lank
    Zoé Major
    David McGunigal
    Linda Danchak
    Saul Henteleff
    Louise Overy
    Monique Perron
    Melanie Coad
  • narration - writer
    Erna Buffie
  • narrator
    Céline Bonnier
  • black and white photography
    Gerry Meyers
  • location sound
    Brock Capell
  • supplementary footage
    Lusse Cloutier
    Sophie Barry
    Ric Curnow
    Linda Danchak
  • original music
    Michael Richard Plowman
  • editing assistant
    Don Steggles
  • cast
    Ana Maria Elizabet Sulis Januario
  • driver
    Rosario Tilman
    Luis Gama
    Jony Freitas
  • sound mixer
    Shelley Craig
    Geoffrey Mitchell
  • infographics
    Pierre Landry
  • graphics layout
    Louise Overy
  • titles
    Louise Overy
  • online editing
    Sylvain Desbiens
    Denis Gathelier
  • technical coordination
    Scott Collins
  • production clerk
    Rolande Petit
  • administration
    Cyndi Forcand
  • producer
    Joe MacDonald
  • executive producer
    Graydon McCrea

Education

Ages 16 to 18
School subjects
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights Social Studies - Canada in the World Today Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World Social Studies - Development/Global Issues Social Studies - Law

Warning: Graphic images and descriptions of violent acts. The police officers serve on the Vulnerable Persons Unit, whose mandate encompasses crimes of sexual violence. This may be a trigger for some students. 

Lesson Launcher: This film provides an in-depth look at two female Canadian police officers and their experiences as members of the UN Civilian Police as they serve a nine-month tour of duty in East Timor.  

Pre-Viewing 

  • Read about the history of East Timor before and during Indonesia’s occupation.  

During Film 

  • Describe the roles that Martine and Debbie have in the UN Civilian Police. 
  • What images, stories and  interviews resonate the most with you?  
  • What evidence of positive change is visible throughout the film? 

Post Viewing 

  • What differences exist between the legal process in East Timor and Canada (e.g., victims and assailants)? 
  • Research other locations at which Canadian police officers have served as members of the UN Civilian Police. 

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