Green Border – Screening on Saturday February 22 at 12:20pm!
Advance tickets now available for Green Border!
A special presentation ofThe Green Border, in support of The Old Ottawa South Committee for Refugee Support. Directed by Agnieszka Holland, winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. The story follows the harrowing trek of refugees from Belarus to the Polish border. Shot in Black and White, Holland shows us three parties involved: the refugees, the border guards and volunteers trying to help. Opening remarks by Alex Neve, human rights activist and former Secretary General of Amnesty International.
In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda promising easy passage to the European Union. Unable to cross into Europe and unable to turn back, they find themselves trapped in a rapidly escalating geopolitical stand-off. An unflinching depiction of the migrant crisis captured in stark black-and-white, this riveting film explores the intractable issue from multiple perspectives: a Syrian family fleeing ISIS caught between cruel border guards in both countries; young guards instructed to brutalize and reject the migrants; and activists who aid the refugees at great personal risk.
30 years after Europa Europa, three-time Oscar Nominee Agnieszka Holland’s Green Border opens our eyes and challenges us to reflect on the moral choices many are forced to make.
“A gripping, visceral human drama.” (Time Out)
“Unforgettable in all senses of the word.” (Vulture)
“More films like this need to be made and seen.” (Los Angeles Times)
“A humanitarian masterpiece.” (Deadline)
*This event is a rental. Tickets are cash only if purchased on the day of the screening. Normal Mayfair prices and memberships do not apply.
*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!