The leadership of the Vitebsk region shared their impressions after watching the film "On the Other Bank"

The film "On the Other Bank," dedicated to National Unity Day and launched nationwide, was attended at the Cinema House in Vitebsk by the Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Subbotin, the President's Aide – Inspector for the Vitebsk Region, Igor Brylo, the First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, Anatoly Linevich, and the Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, Vyacheslav Durnov.

Residents of Vitebsk eagerly awaited the release of the Belarusfilm studio's movie "On the Other Bank" on the big screen. The historical drama generated significant interest as it told viewers about life in Western Belarus, which was annexed to Poland by the Treaty of Riga. The film's plot unfolds in 1925 near the border of Western Belarus and the BSSR, where the main character, Pavel, lives with his mother. He observes how the Polish authorities strive to assimilate Belarusians, eradicate their language, culture, and faith. Unrest, partisan warfare, and the brutal suppression of any attempts to preserve national identity are all woven into the main character's story.
"It is gratifying that Belarus is beginning to produce films relevant to current issues. Not necessarily trendy, but with a well-thought-out script that reproduces events from a specific historical period when Western Belarus was under Polish oppression," emphasised the head of the region. "Judging by the fact that there were no empty seats in the hall, the film is necessary and in demand, evoking great interest from both adults and young people."

Vyacheslav Durnov also shared his impressions, noting that Belarusians had endured a difficult time. The tragic events in the western part of Belarus, when it was under Polish rule, are depicted through the fates of ordinary people. The film shows how people, seemingly from one country, were torn apart in their connections and destinies due to political circumstances. Our ancestors went through a difficult period, and we must remember the lessons of history. 1939 turned out to be a fortunate year in that it restored justice by uniting one people into one country.

Daria Belyaeva, a student at VGMU, was among the audience. She came to see the highly acclaimed film after a recommendation from her elder sister, who had already watched "On the Other Bank" with her daughter.