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Sandrine Kiberlain, Marina Foïs, and Nicolas Duvauchelle round out the ensemble, each portraying a different coping mechanism: denial, stoicism, and naïve optimism, respectively. The chemistry between the actors is electric, aided by Maïwenn’s direction style which often utilized improvisation to capture the messiness of real conversation.

Contrary to what the aggressive marketing might suggest, Polisse is not an action film. It follows a team of police officers whose job is to protect minors: victims of child abuse, neglect, pedophilia, and juvenile delinquency. i--- Polisse -2011-

However, critics note the film’s single weakness: and naïve optimism