Controversial Polish Film Sparks Government's Fear and Hate

The film "Green Border," directed by Agnieszka Holland, has sparked controversy in Poland as government officials criticize it as "anti-Polish" and liken it to Nazi propaganda. The movie depicts the migration crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border in 2021 and aims to shed light on the plight of migrants and the difficult situation faced by border guards. The governing Law and Justice party, facing a tough election battle, has capitalized on anti-migrant sentiment to boost support. The film has touched a nerve in a country already on edge due to the war in neighboring Ukraine. Despite the backlash, Holland intends for the film to encourage empathy and challenge the dehumanizing narrative surrounding migrants.