Agnieszka Holland's 'Green Border' Explores Refugee Crisis with Unflinching Realism

The film portrays the harrowing journey of asylum seekers trapped between Belarus and Poland, highlighting both systemic cruelty and acts of heroism.

'Green Border' is set in the dense forests marking the Belarus-Poland border, filmed in black-and-white to evoke a timeless and stark reality.
The movie follows a Syrian family and an Afghan teacher as they navigate a perilous path to seek asylum in Europe.
Polish border guards and Belarusian soldiers play a cruel game of political football with the refugees, forcing them back and forth across the border.
The film also spotlights Polish activists who risk their lives to provide aid to the refugees, despite severe restrictions.
'Green Border' has received critical acclaim and international awards but faced condemnation from Poland's former right-wing government.