@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
After the Sirens
"Aiming to expose the extreme mental and emotional demands of being a police officer, After the Sirens is an intimate documentary that unmasks how mental health is perceived and addressed in the police force from first hand accounts."
Aiming to expose the extreme mental and emotional demands of being a police officer, After The Sirens is an intimate documentary that unmasks how mental health is perceived and addressed in the police force from first hand accounts. The film invites viewers to consider the mental resilience required to be an officer, with conversations surrounding trauma exposure, emotional labour, multiculturalism and personal experiences of coping. Through displaying the force’s involvement in a recent traumatic case, as well as the trauma encountered throughout their individual careers, the documentary offers the opportunity to go inside the policing mind.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
1
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Key Crew
DirectorMelissa De Freitas
CinematographyMelissa De Freitas
ComposerMelissa De Freitas
EditorMelissa De Freitas
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Chris Beechey
Himself
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Manny De Freitas
Himself
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Brendan Flaxman
Himself
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Jack Maguire
Himself
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Emma Sykes
Herself
