For the Lives of Others

A thought-provoking documentary about activism and police procedures, written and directed by Yama Rauff and a title that appears over twenty minutes after the beginning (an unusual aspect and therefore worth mentioning).

Activists in Denmark with code names Blue, Yellow, Mink and Pelle utilise signs and chalked messages on the ground in order to protest against animal cruelty by companies such as Stampe and Max Mara. While doing so in areas such as Copenhagen and a horse racing venue, they are filmed as they are repeatedly being confronted by police officers, who claim that their actions are braking the law.

Confrontations between police and the activists is the primary event that is seen throughout this eighty-minute long film and the footage is rather dramatic, capturing police officers getting physical with the protestors in crowded locations. Additionally, regarding the police's methods, the activists also recall their tense experiences with law enforcement staff and state their thoughts about it.

Since there is a great deal of footage showing physical confrontations, it should be acknowledged that some viewers might find the content distressing.

This documentary does not present the police forces of Denmark in the best light. The footage gives the impression that they are intimidating, disrespectful and ruthless. This film also appears to suggest that in Denmark, people's right to protest is being violated and that not significant action is taken against animal cruelty.

People who view this documentary will most likely be shocked by what they see and will get the impression that in Denmark, human rights are in jeopardy and that animals are not being protected. This feature dramatically raises concerns regarding social issues in Denmark and will probably stay in the viewer's memory for a long time.