Green Border in Berlin: Holland's controversial movie on debate during the Polish Presidency of the EU

dailyblitz.de 3 months ago

The Polish Presidency of the EU Council has become an excuse to show in Berlin the loud movie Agnieszka Holland. "Green Border" inspires utmost emotions – from admiration to accusations of anti-Polish narrative.

Green Border on Berlin Screens. "Tusk Government Symbol"?

As part of the celebrations of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Academy Alliance has prepared a peculiar cultural programme. 1 of its elements is the movie show ‘Green Border’ directed by Agnieszka Holland. The event aims to present the Polish artistic scene and discuss the impact of politics on creative freedom.

– "It's hard to get a better symbol of Tusk's rule. In Berlin, in order to «tull» the Polish Presidency, the «Green Border» – a movie that became a symbol of the attack on the Polish Border Guard – commented Mr PiS Piotr Müller.

It's hard to get a better symbol of Tusk's rule.

In Berlin, in order to “curate” the Polish Presidency, the Green Border will be displayed – a movie that became a symbol of the attack on the Polish Border Guard.

The film, which is the consequence of an attack supported by @donaldtusk and its environment — the effect... pic.twitter.com/jRSg8Bvy8Q

— Piotr Müller (@PiotrMuller) April 5, 2025

The politician accused the Prime Minister Donald Tusk. hypocrisy, recalling his earlier statements on the migration crisis. – "The film, which is the consequence of Donald Tusk's attack and his environment, is the consequence of a run of shame that Polish officers have suffered. present Donald Tusk is ashamed and does not talk about “poor people” storming the border” “Müller added.

Controversy around the film: Criticism and Awards

‘Green Border’, which premiered in 2023, has been sparking utmost reactions from the beginning. The movie depicts the drama of refugees on the Polish-Belarusian border, but its critics accuse him of unilaterality and anti-Polish narrative.

– “This is simply a production that does not represent truth, but Russian propaganda” – judged politicians associated with the Law and Justice government. Criticism besides came from Confederations and another environments that considered that the movie harms the image of the Polish Border Guard.

Despite the controversy, ‘Green Border’ She got Golden Lions for the best movie during 49th Polish movie Festival in Gdynia. Jury chaired Margaret Zajęczkowska appreciated his artistic courage and social commitment.

A debate about artistic freedom or political provocation?

The Berlin film's screening is part of a broader discussion on the function of art in a political context. The organizers of the event emphasize that they want to show how the Polish cultural scene reacts to changes in power.

But ‘Green Border’ Will it become a political tool for combat? For some, it is an crucial voice on human rights, for others – anti-Polish propaganda. During the Polish Presidency of the EU, this debate gains an additional dimension.

Should Holland's movie represent Poland in Europe? Or is it intentional provocation?

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