Imprisoned: Citizens behind bars


Approximately 130,000 individuals are currently incarcerated in Germany and France. The primary objective of imprisonment is the re-socialization of offenders. But does this really work? What are the conditions like within the prison system today?

This documentary takes viewers on a journey inside both closed and open prisons in Germany and France, offering insights into the incarcerated individuals' daily experiences and perspectives. The film delves into how prisoners grapple with their confinement and explores how professionals working within the system make their assessments. Ultimately, this documentary asks: is our modern-day prison system on the right track?

88 min.

arte / ZDF

DoP: Till Vielrose
Film editing: Marcel Ozan Riedel
Produced by: DOCDAYS

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