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Green Border

2023Movie2 h 32 min

81

GreatGoodWatch score

81

GreatGoodWatch score

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Summary

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.

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Directed by: Agnieszka Holland, Kamila Tarabura, Katarzyna Warzecha
Written by: Agnieszka Holland, Gabriela Łazarkiewicz-Sieczko, Maciej Pisuk
Produced by: Agnieszka Holland, Marcin Wierzchosławski, Fred Bernstein
Music by: Frédéric Vercheval

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September 22, 2023 · 2 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: September 22, 2023
Runtime: 2 h 32 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: Polish
Also spoken: Arabic, French, English
Made in: Belgium, Czechia, France, Poland
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 44 countries

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Where can I stream Green Border?

Kino Film Collection

In the United States, Green Border streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Green Border worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will I feel good after watching Green Border?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Green Border plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Green Border in English?

PolishArabicFrenchEnglish

No, it was made in Polish, with some Arabic, French, and English.