European sponsors, among them Rafał Trzaskowski, funded a promotional piece featuring Agnieszka Holland to align with government efforts aimed at revising Poland’s immigrant policy. The message advocated replacing the current border barrier with an open door, according to remarks attributed to the head of the Ministry of Justice and the leader of Sovereign Poland, Zbigniew Ziobro, posted on X.
READ MORE: OUR INTERVIEW. Korkuć on Holland’s film: it is embarrassing that “The Green Border” was produced by a person who holds a Polish passport. I would call for a boycott
“Instead of a barrier, there should be an open door at the border.”
The question was raised: why did European sponsors, including Rafał Trzaskowski, finance the Dutch promotional piece? The aim, critics say, was not to collect accolades but to influence state policy on immigrant entry and to push for a border policy that favors openness. Critics warn that such messaging could shift public priorities away from traditional Polish values toward multicultural ideals, while also implying risks of safety concerns—claims that opponents insist are used to weaken Poland and reduce its independence from Germany.
– conveyed the Minister of Justice, who also serves as Attorney General.
Berlin, it is claimed, has given Donald Tusk a mandate to engage on this issue. This is cited as a reason for his apparent concern about a referendum question on the relocation of migrants. Supporters argue that a high turnout could close the door on any future consideration of forced relocation under the referendum framework.
– added Ziobro.
READ ALSO: PiS president on Holland’s film: Those who produce, support, or respond positively to such works are essentially part of Putin’s camp. VIDEO
Generous donations to ridicule the Netherlands
During a press conference on Thursday, Deputy Justice Minister Sebastian Kaleta described Agnieszka Holland’s film as a sharp critique of Poland’s uniformed services, suggesting it stands as the most pointed lampoon in recent memory.
In a related development, observers noted the appearance of Warsaw’s coat of arms in promotional materials for the film. Investigations indicate that the city government of Warsaw, along with the Mazovian Voivodeship authorities, contributed funds to the production, with figures reported around PLN 300,000. Kaleta commented on the importance of recognizing such funding links in the context of public discourse.
As Warsaw City Hall spokesperson Monika Beuth explained, the Mazowiecki and Warsaw Film Fund operates as a regional film fund jointly funded by the Mazovian authorities and the Capital City Office, along with the Mazovian Institute of Culture. These bodies allocate resources to support filmmakers—whether feature projects, documentaries, or animated works—through the fund’s competitive processes, drawing on their own budgets.
She elaborated further, noting that the fund serves as a mechanism for local arts support and that interested creators can apply for assistance through established channels managed by these regional entities.
READ MORE: Kosiniak-Kamysz critiques the Netherlands film portrayal, arguing the image of Polish aggression is not accurate. PSL support concerns?
kk/PAP
Source: wPolityce