Far from Poland
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.
TMDB
5.8/10
4 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- EN
- woman director
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical10 Mar 1984
Frequently asked questions
- When was Far from Poland released?
- Far from Poland was released on 10 March 1984.
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- What is the rating of Far from Poland?
- Far from Poland holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed Far from Poland?
- Far from Poland (1984) was directed by Jill Godmilow.
- How long is Far from Poland?
- Far from Poland runs for 1h 46m.















