I had the privilege to watch this amazing movie at NYFF in a large auditorium full of people. The screening was introduced by Agnieszka herself to a standing ovation.
It was a realistic introspection on a fundamental question ... are all human beings equal ? The answer is unfortunately no. The color of the skin, your religion plays a big part in how you will be treated in a new place where you are looking for refuge. The contrast between the Ukraine and Belorussian border cannot be more further apart. For the dark skinned refugees, we see pregnant mothers losing their child due to brutal abuse in the hands of the border guards, kids and elderly people dying whereas the pets are even treated with dignity for the Ukrainian refugees.
We hear about these stories in the news but the whole catastrophe was solemnly brought to life here. It is a difficult movie to watch. But we left with hope when the entire audience stood up and clapped for 10 mins at the end of the screening.
It was a realistic introspection on a fundamental question ... are all human beings equal ? The answer is unfortunately no. The color of the skin, your religion plays a big part in how you will be treated in a new place where you are looking for refuge. The contrast between the Ukraine and Belorussian border cannot be more further apart. For the dark skinned refugees, we see pregnant mothers losing their child due to brutal abuse in the hands of the border guards, kids and elderly people dying whereas the pets are even treated with dignity for the Ukrainian refugees.
We hear about these stories in the news but the whole catastrophe was solemnly brought to life here. It is a difficult movie to watch. But we left with hope when the entire audience stood up and clapped for 10 mins at the end of the screening.