Green Border
Zielona granica
Synopsis
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 trying to reach the European Union are trapped in a geopolitical crisis cynically engineered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. In an attempt to provoke Europe, refugees are lured to the border by propaganda promising easy passage to the EU. Pawns in this hidden war, the lives of Julia, a newly minted activist who has given up her comfortable life, Jan, a young border guard, and a Syrian family intertwine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official U.S. Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-07
Top Cast
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Jalal Altawil
Bashir
Maja Ostaszewska
Julia
Behi Djanati Atai
Leila
Tomasz Włosok
Jan
Mohamad Al Rashi
Grandfather
Dalia Naous
Amina
Jaśmina Polak
'Żuku'
Monika Frajczyk
Marta
Maciej Stuhr
Bogdan
Agata Kulesza
Basia
Aboubakr Bensaïhi
Ahmed
Michał Zieliński
Sasza
Joely Mbundu
African Woman
Malwina Buss
Kasia
Piotr Stramowski
Maciek
Marta Stalmierska
Ula
Sandra Korzeniak
Doctor at the Hospital
Magdalena Popławska
Bogdan's wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnieszka Holland, Gabriela Łazarkiewicz-Sieczko, Maciej Pisuk
- Original Score
- Frédéric Vercheval
- Original Title
- Zielona granica
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Polish, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Metro Films, Beluga Tree, Blick Productions, Marlene Film Production, dFlights, Astute Films, Česká televize, CANAL+ Polska, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland, Gabriela Łazarkiewicz-Sieczko, Maciej Pisuk, Jalal Altawil, Nadim Suleiman
Frédéric Vercheval
Jakub Burakiewicz, Tomasz Naumiuk
Pavel Hrdlička
Jeff Field, Mike Downey, Daniel Bergmann, Fred Bernstein, Agnieszka Holland
Department Leadership Roster
Frédéric Vercheval
Original Music Composer
Pavel Hrdlička
Editor
Fred Bernstein
Producer
Agnieszka Holland
Producer
Marcin Wierzchosławski
Producer
Tomasz Krzemieniecki
Stunt Coordinator
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Tomasz Naumiuk
Director of Photography
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay
Gabriela Łazarkiewicz-Sieczko
Screenplay
Maciej Pisuk
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Border
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What is Green Border about?
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 trying to reach the European Union are trapped in a geopolitical crisis cynically engineered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. In an attempt to provoke Europe, refugees are lured to the border by propaganda promising easy passage to the EU. Pawns in this hidden war, the lives of Julia, a newly minted activist who has given up her comfortable life, Jan, a young border guard, and a Syrian family intertwine.
Who directed Green Border?
Green Border was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Green Border?
The principal cast of Green Border includes Jalal Altawil, Maja Ostaszewska, Behi Djanati Atai, Tomasz Włosok, Mohamad Al Rashi.
When was Green Border released and how long is it?
Green Border was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
How much did Green Border make at the box office?
Green Border grossed $4.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Green Border?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Border was composed by Frédéric Vercheval.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Green Border?
Green Border holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).