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Holland: Cinema's Moral Compass Honored
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Agnieszka Holland receives Göteborg's Honorary Dragon Award.
- She is honored for exploring truth and humanism in film.
- Her work challenges norms and sparks vital debate.
The Göteborg Film Festival will honor Polish director Agnieszka Holland with its international Honorary Dragon Award, recognizing her decades-long career focused on truth and humanism in cinema. Holland, a distinguished figure in European filmmaking, has consistently explored historical and contemporary crises through her distinct lens.
Her filmography, including "Europa, Europa" and "Green Border," is marked by an uncompromising humanist approach and a fearless engagement with challenging themes. Holland's work often provokes strong reactions, reflecting her commitment to confronting uncomfortable truths and sparking vital public discourse.
Holland's career, influenced by her education in Prague and early work with Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Kieślowski, extends to directing episodes of "The Wire." Her dedication to artistic integrity and confronting societal issues makes her a fitting recipient for an award celebrating the exploration of truth.
