The Office

Kieslowski captures accurately the experience of dealing with the cold, dreary government bureaucracy. Which means this five minute short is every bit as painful to watch as it is to go through the machine. Just like how I wish I never have to deal with bureaucracy again, I wish I never have to see this short again. No more, please.

30.1.15

An amusing peek at government bureaucracy, but too simple and brief to make much of an impression.

The most effective sort of horror for me.

Se de repente todos os burocratas explodissem em uníssono eu seria uma pessoa mais realizada. Box Versátil O Decálogo.

#837 - 02 Eylul 08, 02:13 & devletin penceresinden, yardima muhtac vatandaslara bakis. basit ama oz bir kisa. polanyadaki devlet daireleriyle bizim ulkedekiler cok benziyormus...

Kieslowski focuses on hands and faces in this short documentary. Everyone has some sort of paperwork, and all human interaction takes place through a tiny half circle in the glass. The older regular folk are smashed together in line (much like the files in the back room), while the younger government workers make tea with sugar and sit at roomy desks. The point is fairly obvious, but the technique evidences an eye for detail that draws the viewer into the moment.