Polisse (released at some film festivals as Poliss, French pronunciation: [pɔˈlis]) is a 2011 French drama film written, directed by and starring Maïwenn.[2] It also stars Joeystarr, Karin Viard, Marina Foïs, Nicolas Duvauchelle and Riccardo Scamarcio. The film centres on the Child Protection Unit (Brigade de Protection des Mineurs) of the Paris Police, and a photographer who is assigned to cover the unit.[3] The title is derived from Maïwenn's son's misspelling of the word "police".[4]
The film won the Jury Prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and in 2012, was nominated for thirteen César Awards.[5]