Festival Ciné sans frontières.
Drama by Agnieszka Holland, starring Jalal Altawil, Maja Ostaszewska, and Behi Djanati Ataï. Poland, France, Czech Republic, Belgium. 2h32.
Having fled the war, a Syrian family embarks on a grueling journey to reach Sweden. At the border between Belarus and Poland—symbolizing entry into Europe—they find themselves stuck with dozens of other families in a marshy area, at the mercy of soldiers using violent methods. Gradually, they realize they are unwilling hostages of a situation beyond their control, where everyone—border guards, humanitarian activists, local residents—tries to play their part…
Special Jury Prize – Venice Film Festival 2023
A screening hosted by the AMAR association (Association Montalbanaise d’Aide aux Réfugiés), as part of the Ciné sans frontières.
Why should you see Green Border?
- Because it tackles an extremely relevant and timely subject
- For its human and nuanced perspective
- Because it is internationally acclaimed, particularly for its often black-and-white cinematography, and won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival
- Because it is a committed film that challenges our civic conscience
- Because it is a work that sparks debate
Having fled the war, a Syrian family embarks on a grueling journey to reach Sweden. At the border between Belarus and Poland—symbolizing entry into Europe—they find themselves stuck with dozens of other families in a marshy area, at the mercy of soldiers using violent methods. Gradually, they realize they are unwilling hostages of a situation beyond their control, where everyone—border guards, humanitarian activists, local residents—tries to play their part…
Special Jury Prize – Venice Film Festival 2023
A screening hosted by the AMAR association (Association Montalbanaise d’Aide aux Réfugiés), as part of the Ciné sans frontières.
Why should you see Green Border?
- Because it tackles an extremely relevant and timely subject
- For its human and nuanced perspective
- Because it is internationally acclaimed, particularly for its often black-and-white cinematography, and won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival
- Because it is a committed film that challenges our civic conscience
- Because it is a work that sparks debate
