Pierre Brouwers’ documentary, Poland: A Country in Transformation, offers a captivating glimpse into the unique culture and history of this remarkable nation. Full of surprises, the documentary reveals the many facets of Poland’s past and present, from the cityscapes of Warsaw to the castles of Malbork to the stunning natural landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains.
The film follows Pierre on his journey through centuries-old monuments and sites of historical importance, including Elblag Canal, Borecka Forest (home to a herd of European bison), Sopot, Kazimierz Dolny, Zamosh, Gdansk, Krakow, Lodz and Zakopane. Along the way viewers get an insight into local customs such as The Flower Festival or even take a virtual tour underground at The Wieliczka Salt Mines. Finally no visit to Poland is complete without acknowledging its tragic past with a stop at Auschwitz.
This highly informative documentary manages to convey both the sorrows and successes that have shaped this remarkable country. With insightful commentary from local people eager to show their part in forging its destiny as well as stunning aerial shots bringing its beauty alive – this is definitely one documentary you must watch!
