Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1979
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Production Companies
CBC, ONF | NFB
Director
Donald Brittain
Description
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.