Agnieszka Holland He is one of the most talented and recognized Polish directors. In their own films He touches on important social and historical problems. It is enough to mention her latest productions, such as “Pokot”, “In the Dark” and “Green Border”. The artist also willingly speaks on politics related topics. This was also the case this time – in her recent interview. Unfortunately, Holland's reflections are extremely bitter.
Agnieszka Holland sharply about the condition of modern society. “When I prophet the future, it generally fulfills”
Agnieszka Holland was the hospitality of Dorota Wysocka-Schnepf in the latest episode of the “Adoimeter Talks” program. The starting point for the conversation was the latest movie Holland – “Franz”, dedicated to the writer Franz Kafka. The artist admitted that the production is almost ready. She did not hide that she was fascinated by the writer's figure and his work, which after World War II began to be interpreted through the prism of totalitarianism. Considerations on this reading of the “process” Kafki prompted the creator to think about the contemporary condition of the world.
– I think that today we are in a very similar situation. My problem is that I am almost always right and when I prophesy the future, it usually comes true, so for some time I decided not to do it in public – said the director to add that “she sees the slope of the slope we are going on.”
Agnieszka Holland about the crisis of democracy
Holland did not end with bitter thoughts. At the request of the journalist, the director tried to diagnose the problem of the modern world and modern democracy. By the way She hit, among others in the policy of Donald Trumpemphasizing that his decisions lead to a global disaster. – We are now experiencing an absolute crisis of hope. The number of challenges, traps, difficulties and threats is so huge that we do not think that any strength can handle it. Therefore, populists have a lot to show off, because they give terribly complex questions very simple answers: “let's do great America”, “let's introduce customs” or “everything is guilty of migrants or gays or feminist” – She thundered. – As we destroy it or deprive them of their influence, we will all be healthier, safe and rich – the director said.
Holland estimated that a very deep crisis of liberal democracy is currently underway, which cannot be saved without war. – People like after World War II must realize what he is building on hate and contempt – she assessed. Artist addedthat only a new Messiah can save the world and you need to start a new church. Let us remind you that she had raised this issue before. You can read more about it here.