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Green Border

2023·Movie
2h 32min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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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.
Gritty Social DramaGeopolitical ThrillerRefugee CrisisBleak & UnflinchingHumanitarian FocusPowerful CinematographyTense & RealisticSurvival StoryUrgent CommentaryEmotional Resonance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Green Border legally?

Green Border is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Green Border worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Green Border rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Green Border?

2 h 32 min

Green Border runs 2 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Green Border?

Critics92
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Green Border higher (92) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Green Border in?

PolishArabicFrenchEnglish

It was made in Polish, with some Arabic, French, English. Produced in Belgium, Czechia, France, Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Green Border?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Green Border in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.