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

The film "On the Other Shore," launched nationwide and timed to coincide with National Unity Day, was attended at the House of Cinema in Vitebsk by the Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin, Presidential Aide - Inspector for the Vitebsk Region Igor Brylo, First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Anatoly Linevich, and Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Vyacheslav Durnov.

Vitebsk residents eagerly awaited the release of the "Belarusfilm" studio's movie "On the Other Shore" on the big screen. The historical drama generated significant interest as it told the audience about life in Western Belarus, which was annexed to Poland by the Treaty of Riga. The film's events unfold 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 – all of this is woven into the main character's story.
- It is gratifying that Belarus is beginning to make films relevant to current issues. Not trendy, but with a well-thought-out script that reproduces events from a specific historical period when Western Belarus was under Polish oppression, - emphasized 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 among both adults and young people.

Vyacheslav Durnov also shared his impressions, noting that Belarusians have lived through difficult times. The film depicts the tragic events in the western part of Belarus, when it was under Poland, through the fates of ordinary people. The film shows how people of the same country, due to political circumstances, found their connections and destinies torn apart. Our ancestors went through difficult times, and we must remember the lessons of history. The year 1939 turned out to be a happy one in the sense that it restored justice by uniting one people into one country.

Daria Belyaeva, a student at VSMU, was among the viewers. She came to see the much-talked-about film at the suggestion of her older sister, who had already watched "On the Other Shore" with her daughter.

– This film clarifies why September 17 is celebrated as the Day of National Unity. The film shows how the Polish regime was actually established in the territory of Western Belarus. I was captivated by the plot, which through the fates of people depicts the tragic time experienced by our ancestors. Without knowing the past history of one's country, there will be no future.

 "Vitebskiye Vesti"