As part of our various projects, we have produced a range of film materials. Below, you can explore a selection of these works.
“August 1980: The Anatomy of Hope and Betrayal.”
This date is not accidental. Poland’s National Day of the “Cursed Soldiers” has long divided public opinion — not only because of differing historical assessments, but also because it is often used as a tool in contemporary political struggles. Recent history inevitably evokes emotions and sparks debate — and that is both natural and necessary in a living society. What we do not need, however, are oversimplifications and political spectacles that hinder dialogue. We need a substantive discussion, free from myths and simplifications — honest, sometimes painful, but ultimately conducive to mutual understanding. May this film serve as a contribution to such a conversation — about issues that matter to us and to the world around us.
This Czech–Polish documentary film presents the history of the conflict surrounding the Turów mine and power plant from both the Czech and Polish perspectives. It seeks solutions to the dilemmas connected with the inevitable phase-out of coal and the need for a just economic transition of the region.
The documentary was produced by a Polish–Czech team of authors and aims to break out of narrow national perspectives on an issue that directly affects residents on both sides of the border. After all, both decent jobs and a clean environment are essential for everyone.
The film was created with the support of Journalismfund.eu and is part of a broader journalistic project focusing on the Turów mine and the communities living in its shadow.