In this seemingly irresistible temptation of globalization and the fiery era of singing the praises of European integration, such stories about pursui[Expand All]
In this seemingly irresistible temptation of globalization and the fiery era of singing the praises of European integration, such stories about pursuing dreams (and their shattering) come naturally and logically. Marta, who is 30 years old, has been instilling in her 10-year-old daughter Anna the importance of learning English since childhood, with the intention of leaving her hometown of Belarus to seek her fortune elsewhere in the future. After much difficulty, the mother and daughter left their hometown and fled to Sweden, only to find that the image of civilization and prosperity in other countries was just a sugar-coated shell, and life in the refugee center was definitely not easy. Even though it was rare to meet a lover in hard times, Marta eventually had to bow to the cruel reality. The familiar story keeps repeating itself in this corner of the earth. For some people, the right of residence is something they are born with, while for others, it may cost them a lifetime to obtain. We can't help but ask: Under the phenomenon of globalization, is the opportunity for population mobility a cause for joy or sorrow? Director's Profile: Agnieszka? ukasiak was born in Frozwav, Poland in 1978. At the age of six, he moved to Sweden as a political refugee. He once studied drama in Stockholm and was admitted to the renowned Lodz Film School in Poland. Her documentary work "Algeria" (2002) was selected for the Amsterdam International Documentary Festival, and her previous award-winning work "Oblivion" (2005) focused on Poland, exploring the tremendous changes in the lives of the people in the former Eastern Europe. "Between the Lines" is her second feature film.[Collapse]
