Stranger in Paradise, dir. G. Hendrikx | film screening as part of the Faktor Berliński Film Discussion Club
About the event
Guido Hendrikx’s documentary Stranger in Paradise is a provocative and courageous reflection on the migration crisis that has divided Europe for years. The director confronts a group of refugees with a fictional teacher, placing them in a classroom setting where different perspectives are presented: from openly hostile, filled with resentment and prejudice, to more empathetic, open to dialogue and understanding. Hendrikx deliberately balances on the boundary between documentary and staging, creating a space in which the viewer must confront their own attitudes toward the “other.” The film offers no simple answers or ready-made solutions; instead, it functions as a mirror, reflecting social fears, stereotypes, and hidden anxieties. Stranger in Paradise becomes not only a story about migration, but also a universal commentary on mechanisms of exclusion and the limits of our empathy.
After the screening, we invite you to a meeting with the director.
27.03 | 19:00
OKO, 75 Grójecka Street
Free admission
The film is recommended for audiences aged 12+.
Co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Film with induction loop
- Film with Polish subtitles
- Barrier-free toilet available in the building
- Baby changing table available
- Ear defenders available for loan
- Venue equipped with the To Tu Point system
- At the OKO reception: induction loop and magnifying glass
- The screening room is located in the building at 75 Grójecka Street and is accessible via stairs (no elevator). Wheelchair users may enter the building through the rear entrance, where a stair climber lift is installed. There is a doorbell at the entrance – if you need assistance, please ring and we will help you enter the building.
- Assistance dogs and guide dogs are welcome
- Due to ongoing roadworks in the area, please check current public transport information at https://wtp.waw.pl
CONTENT WARNINGS:
- discrimination / racism / xenophobia (statements and attitudes toward migrants)
- psychological violence and humiliation (shaming, emotional manipulation, pressure)
- abuse of power / dominance-based relationships (selection, arbitrariness of decisions)
- verbal aggression and rejection (confrontational treatment)
- violence (elements of violence appear in the film)
- tension / anxiety (scenes creating strong discomfort)
- themes of refuge, asylum, and migration policy (emotionally challenging topics)
If you require additional accessibility support, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator:
Żaneta Górecka — dostepnosc@oko.com.pl, +48 501 620 764
Together, we will do our best to find the best solution!
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