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The Guest review
Zvika Gregory Portnoy and Zuzanna Solakiewicz’s documentary lays bare the problems faced by refugees and the compassion of good samaritans
TL;DR
- The area on the Polish border with Belarus has become militarized since 2021 due to a political strategy involving Russia and Belarus.
- A 3km zone has been created by the Polish government where refugees are detained and deported back to Belarus.
- Humanitarian organizations are banned from the border zone, making asylum seekers vulnerable.
- The documentary "The Guest" by Zvika Gregory Portnoy and Zuzanna Solakiewicz follows the experiences of Syrian refugee Alhyder and his Polish hosts.
- A network of volunteers provides assistance, such as food, clothing, and translation, to refugees hiding in forests.
- The film has been criticized for ethical issues, including the filming of a deceased refugee without clear consent and for limiting the portrayal of refugees to victims.