Far from Poland
Far from Poland
5.0 Far from Poland
1984, 1 h 46 m
Documentary
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.
Recommendations
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True
Family, Animation, Romance, Fantasy
6.1
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders
Animation, Family, Comedy, Mystery, Science Fiction
7.1
Balto: Wolf Quest
Family, Animation, Adventure
6.3
Robin Hood
Animation, Family, Adventure
7.3
Home Makeover
Animation, Family, Comedy
6.8
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale
Family, Animation
7.2
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
Mystery, Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
7.4
Un Chien Andalou
Horror
7.4
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Action, Science Fiction
5.7
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music
7.7
Beauty and the Beast
Romance, Family, Animation, Fantasy
7.7
Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights
Family, Fantasy, Animation, TV Movie, Music, Mystery, Adventure
7.4
Lethal Weapon 4
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
6.6
Barbie as the Island Princess
Animation, Family
7.3
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale
Animation, Family
7.0
22 Jump Street
Crime, Comedy, Action
6.8
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel
Family, Drama, Romance
8.0
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Family, TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Drama
7.1
Barbie in Rock 'N Royals
Animation, Music, Family
6.9
Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess
Animation, Family, Fantasy
6.9
Similar
Love Always, Carolyn
Documentary
5.8
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey
Documentary, History
7.4
Communion
Documentary
7.0
The Witch Hunt Is On
Documentary
8.0
Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
Documentary
6.9
Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty
Documentary
6.7
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Documentary
6.8
God's Ways
Documentary
10.0
Full Metal Village
Documentary
6.7
Water & Power: A California Heist
Documentary
7.2
The Story of the Weeping Camel
Documentary, Drama
7.1
Touched
Documentary
0.0
Killing the Colorado
Documentary, TV Movie
6.0
Joyce at 34
Documentary
6.4
Germany in Autumn
Documentary, Drama
6.2
Alone
Documentary
6.6
Fannie's Film
Documentary
8.0
You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...
Documentary
5.9
Misconception
Documentary
5.0
Saudi Solutions
Documentary
0.0