Tomasz Siemoniak stepped in to defend Agnieszka Holland’s film, arguing that criticism of The Green Border is unfounded because, in his view, it is a work of fiction. The former head of Poland’s Ministry of Defence even joked that one could apply the same logic to Star Wars.
Siemoniak shared his stance on Radio Zet, reiterating that the Dutch film should be understood as fictional storytelling rather than a documentary account. He emphasized that audiences may agree or disagree with the film’s portrayal, but the core point remains: it is a fictional narrative.
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“Star Wars” by Siemoniak
In the same interview, Siemoniak echoed comments made by Border Guard spokeswoman Anna Michalska, who had described the film as a crafted representation from the Netherlands. He noted that Holland’s film presents the border guards as a group that nearly becomes a force of murder, a portrayal he found to be detached from reality.
Seizing the moment, the politician offered a provocative comparison, challenging critics to extend the same logic to Star Wars. If the film can be criticized for its fictional elements, he suggested, why not question a sci‑fi saga for its own far‑fetched details that bear little relation to real events?
His quip drew mixed reactions, with some observers finding the exchange to be a display of partisan rhetoric, while others saw it as a pointed reminder that art and politics frequently intersect in controversial ways. The debate underscored the broader cultural tension surrounding portrayals of border experiences and national memory, especially when a film crosses into public discourse and becomes a talking point among policymakers.
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Source: wPolityce [Source: wPolityce]