Far from Poland
Originally released in 1984. Far from Poland is a documentary film. directed by Jill Godmilow.
Starring Ruth Maleczech, Mark Margolis, and Olek Krupa
Synopsis
FAR FROM POLAND is probably the first American non-fiction film (Godmilow calls it a "drama-tary") to explode cinema verite's mythic claim to be the only trustworthy mode of representation for discussing the real world, and in particular, social and political issues, on film. Refused a visa to travel to Poland, "Jillski" (her Polish nickname in the film) has to literally re-invent the documentary to deal with the Polish situation and she does so with a particular eye to deconstructing not only documentary's specific claims to objectivity, but also the bourgeois audience's desire to sit comfortably in their seats, feel compassion, feel themselves part of the solution (not part of the problem) by having felt compassion for the poor oppressed Poles, who, Godmilow would argue, are far more acutely aware of their situation and what forces oppress them than the liberal American folk in the movie house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Far from Poland about?
FAR FROM POLAND is probably the first American non-fiction film (Godmilow calls it a "drama-tary") to explode cinema verite's mythic claim to be the only trustworthy mode of representation for disc...
Who directed Far from Poland?
Far from Poland was directed by Jill Godmilow.
How long is Far from Poland?
Far from Poland has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Far from Poland released?
Far from Poland was released on March 10, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Far from Poland?
The main cast of Far from Poland includes Ruth Maleczech, Mark Margolis, Olek Krupa.