Agnieszka Holland

"Cinema can only survive in the face of platforms if it is brave." Agnieszka Holland, the first woman to head the European Film Academy, is known for her artistic courage and ability to combine history, politics, and human introspection into narratives that connect with the audience. Her work transcends borders and genres, including historical dramas such as Europa, Europa (1990), biopics such as Copying Beethoven (2006), and contemporary narratives such as Green Border (2023). The Polish director and screenwriter has created films that reveal the tensions between the individual and oppressive systems, addressing issues such as war, migration, and morality with a sensibility that privileges empathy. Unlike other directors, Holland is not afraid to challenge social structures, and although feminism is not central to her speech, the presence of complex and powerful women in her films is undeniable. Her work is a bridge between cinema and social statement, a cinema that resists the monotony of digital platforms and tries to maintain identity and collective impact. Seeking a parallel between the intimate and the epic, she invites us to reflect on the past without forgetting its relevance to the present; Agnieszka Holland doesn´t only tell stories, but demands answers to difficult and resonant questions about our humanity.