Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
57 min
Release Date
1979-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Donald Brittain
Narrator (voice)
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