such a frustrating watch (complimentary)!! initially thought this would be a rashomon-esque investigation where we piece together what happens through conflicting testimonies, but was also happily surprised by case 137’s direction to immerse us in the frustration of policing the police. the police themselves are uncooperative and constantly lie to protect themselves, they also have the power to push media propaganda towards their side of the story, and higher forces are incentivized to protect them as they also enforce the current power system.
being put into the shoes of an investigator who is genuinely concerned for finding the truth highlights how difficult it is to do. as being part of the police herself, she’s seen as a traitor for daring to hold them accountable. witnesses are also hesitant to come out and testify due to their justifiable fear and distrust of the police. the story is simple and the actual events investigated are obvious, but that’s what makes the movie so compelling and immersive. it’s so clear that the police are in the wrong, and the evidence reinforces this, but the way the law is used and the way the people in power leverage their power prevent justice from prevailing. it really does make you feel powerless, but a bigger emotion case 137 stirs is anger. anger at a system that so clearly benefits those who can abuse it, and the pain of seeing the actual victims suffer real consequences without any reparations is radicalizing.
in the back of my mind, i knew things wouldn’t go so well, but every new piece of evidence, every new breakthrough made me hope, made me think that maybe we’ll actually find justice. the way case 137 made me believe is a testament to its great writing, and especially the powerful performance of léa drucker.
such a frustrating watch (complimentary)!! initially thought this would be a rashomon-esque investigation where we piece together what happens through conflicting testimonies, but was also happily surprised by case 137’s direction to immerse us in the frustration of policing the police. the police themselves are uncooperative and constantly lie to protect themselves, they also have the power to push media propaganda towards their side of the story, and higher forces are incentivized to protect them as they also enforce the current power system.
being put into the shoes of an investigator who is genuinely concerned for finding the truth highlights how difficult it is to do. as being part of the police herself, she’s seen as a traitor for daring to hold them accountable. witnesses are also hesitant to come out and testify due to their justifiable fear and distrust of the police. the story is simple and the actual events investigated are obvious, but that’s what makes the movie so compelling and immersive. it’s so clear that the police are in the wrong, and the evidence reinforces this, but the way the law is used and the way the people in power leverage their power prevent justice from prevailing. it really does make you feel powerless, but a bigger emotion case 137 stirs is anger. anger at a system that so clearly benefits those who can abuse it, and the pain of seeing the actual victims suffer real consequences without any reparations is radicalizing.
in the back of my mind, i knew things wouldn’t go so well, but every new piece of evidence, every new breakthrough made me hope, made me think that maybe we’ll actually find justice. the way case 137 made me believe is a testament to its great writing, and especially the powerful performance of léa drucker.
