Poland: 'Borders bring fear and distrust'

A Polish long-distance lorry driver reflects on a life of distrust, borders and endless queuing before the creation of Schengen
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[@pawegraczyk6050]

Poor driver just died on Covid-19! R.I.P.

[@Guziell]

How this guy says, chants, resembles an actor from Polish theaters. It looks like directed, what he says and how he says.

[@dzikimoto]

true, it's Polish actor and all this is directed and does not feel real. Reality is less pleasant to an eye

[@boskee]

It literally says who the actor, writer and director is.

[@robertwisniewski9059]

Bit pathetic

[@4relevants]

in short -> Guardian

[@przemyslawmariusz]

Maybe he is an actor, but he speaks exactly like my father who is lorry driver since 1989

[@TheZone0]

"Syn moj mowi czasem jak sie napijemy ,nobo niestety musimy sie czasem napic, zeby szczerze pogadac",prawdziwe to bardzo

[@Słaby_Kanał]

Przejebany kawałek chleba, ale bez znajomości czy jakiegoś dobrego wykształcenia niestety nigdzie się tyle nie zarobi co za fajerą.

[@marcinpiatek1909]

Ile się zarabia za fajerą?

[@Słaby_Kanał]

@@marcinpiatek1909 po kraju siedząc cały tydzień w budzie od 4500

[@marcinpiatek1909]

@@Słaby_Kanał Szału nie ma. To już po budowach lepiej płacą.

[@Słaby_Kanał]

@@marcinpiatek1909 nie ma, a do tego znaleźć normalnego przewoźnika to graniczy z cudem. Dziad, dziada, dziadem pogania. Chcą by tylko kombinować wiecznie z czasem

[@gonthedriver]

love the contrast between the father claiming no borders and the son working in network security, kinda internet borders. Nice

[@tmpcox]

I was thinking about the generational displacement: progressive versus conservative because his son has grown up in prosperity and he did not.

[@dosko9980]

Great production. Even though I disagree with some points. Hit quite deep nonetheless.

[@darekjaskulski3375]

I ta mimika twarzy z tą dykcją 👍

[@D76straight]

very insightful and coherent thoughts for a truck driver (or anyone). it's weird how that makes this feel somehow less believable - i find myself wishing this guy weren't just acting.

[@bialy3nemrodxxx571]

He is a Polish actor.

[@D76straight]

@@bialy3nemrodxxx571 He's a great actor. What I mean is that the script makes him sound too intelligent to be a "real" truck driver.

[@rudy13londyn23]

D76straight idk not all truck drivers are stupid plus he reads a lot which helps you with expanding your vocabulary

[@D76straight]

@@rudy13londyn23 I knew someone who worked for a high-profile law firm in Boston and decided to quit and become a truck driver. One of the goals of scriptwriting is to create believable characters, and it's just my critique that this actually sounds much more like a well-polished college essay than something that anyone might spontaneously say, as is portrayed here. That's all I'm saying.

[@rudy13londyn23]

D76straight yeah I agree with you on the fact that the script is unrealistic after watching it back But the translation makes it even seem more unrealistic as in the origanal he uses a lot of slang that can't be translated to it's exact meaning in English or is poorly translated

[@pawe4592]

Super. Więcej by się przydalo

[@soufianefariss]

Polish Frank Underwood.

[@georgeford8214]

It is our lot now to watch as the lamp of liberty is extinguished, our burden to bear witness to the final flickering of the flame of freedom...

[@cebul94]

Sad but true

[@user-kt9zs3fs2l]

Od ponad 10l jestem kierowcą międzynarodowym i mogę w 99% powiedzieć że to jest prawda tylko ten termos bym wymienił na alkohol i by było 100%

[@rudy13londyn23]

X nie wiadomo jaka jeż zawartosc termosu

[@marsantos81]

It would be nice to trust others from around the world, but we know from example the problems they bring.

[@krzysztofczerny1648]

czego nikt nie zrobi reportarzu o chlopakach co jezdza na patelniach z tonokilometra albo o tych co kontenery morskie ciagaja na magesach albo o tych co stoja godzinami na zaladunku plyty meblowej w mielcu a kurs maja 200km i placone procent od frachtu?

[@kubag7941]

Nie zrobią poniewaz jak pokażą prawdzie goofno tej roboty to młodzi sie zniechecą .A tak jutubery -celebrytty Nasiery Tkaczyki naganiają młodych zeby dziady miały kierowców wyrobników

[@kubarr33]

He's an actor not a truck driver.

[@gulinek11]

So what?

[@kubarr33]

@@gulinek11 so this.

[@sharky1950]

Yes,thank you mr. obvious but we can read.

[@desperado315]

Living in a utopian dream. He means well, but the reality is that the open borders dilute the nation state and undesirables get through. But then I dont expect the Guardian to understand that.

[@davidb.854]

Exactly this. No borders is fine when everyone is the exact same in temperament and sensibility. But that is clearly not the case. Your body has skin. Your computer has a fire wall. Your house has walls and a door that locks. And countries have borders.

[@hellsbellez]

Undesirables 🤔 What about those the same from said country? What do you do with your own undesirable countrymen and women? I, for one, take exception to your frivolous claim that undesirables are "let in", after all, Colonization by Europeans into lands that were not ever their land was the playbill for centuries, no? And now the chickens are coming home to roost and this is a problem for the descendants of said colonizers? Hmmm....

[@davidb.854]

@@hellsbellez LOL if we could filter out undesirables within our own population we would. But that is beyond our capabilities currently. Borders however are an ancient technology that works.

[@YuureiInu]

Yes, we're like medieval Mongols, just with lorries instead of horses. That's why there's no buildings anywhere, just piles of old tires that were looted during long-haul raids.

[@wiedzon7015]

Spowiedź - konfesjonał ? a SZCZEPIENIA NATURALNE cz.I. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYW9eJtoo8R8n5I Spowiedź - konfesjonał ? a SZCZEPIENIA NATURALNE cz.II. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKYm5p4d6-XhcU

[@leonidgolovashchenko9366]

EU end

[@adrian29811]

goddamn ww2 soldiers weren't this depressed and also wtf did i just watch?

[@zepter00]

They were depressed and had PTSD ..many times to the rest of their lives. More talking with Real veterans less playing supid computer games.

[@antoniogramsci8217]

I think that the borders are back. Deal with it...

[@kazimierzlenarczyk9067]

The coronavirus showd this solidarity and unity of European Union🤪😆🤣

[@maxambrose6679]

The Guardian: always with an agenda to push.

[@allenstenium7645]

Zenada

[@Perkele231]

Oh how novel and how radę : this trick driver from Poland has tell you in 5:40 what is the most important thing to Poles : Family.

[@bossingtonhillforever4267]

Zwrociliscie uwage, ze rezyserem jest Jakub Zulczyk od 'Slepnac od swiatel' ?

[@elgck]

a ten "kierowca" to aktor

[@ni3myPL]

Nie reżyserem, a scenarzystą

[@bullet1544]

@@elgck Widać od razu że czyta ze skryptu przecież.

[@solver9191]

Jacek Koman, znany aktor, wiele lat byk w Australii.

[@ChrisJames282]

Very well written and acted. Well done to all involved!

[@Warsztatowedłubanie]

Petarda aktor 👌

[@rtservice6858]

This guy is a professional actor

[@mrFoxYou1]

Borders Bring PEACE!!! Poland is the perfect example!!!

[@kazimierzlenarczyk9067]

Couldn't say better agree with it

[@wanttosayadrem2551]

Yes, now we see that on Poland - Belarus border, cause Lukashenko sends migrants with some terrorists to EU and Poland with Lithuania have to protect their own but also EU borders

[@micha4641]

"You have no idea" - What a memorable words after Brexit.

[@piotrtrzaskoma3578]

Świetnie się to oglądało. Udostępnię i na pewno kilka razy wrócę👍

[@krzysztofczerny1648]

aktor ma piekna dykcje

[@Jaklas88]

Byłem kierowcą międzynarodowym przez dwa lata. Nie żałuję faktu a tak późnego startu kariery. Gdybym poszedł zaraz po maturze dziś miałbym wybudowany dom.

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

We do need borders but not in Europe, just around it. My heart doesn’t want borders around Europe, but it has to be that way at this moment of time.

[@pascalmerschaudio]

absolutly, not all countrys are open like the west civilisation

[@ieronymos9265]

What a hypocrite you are.

[@matthewmcbride28]

I agree. We do need borders but not in England, around it.

[@sharky1950]

We need borders,but the whole process of checks on europeans should be speeded up. Everytime i went through one those people are moving like they are on sime hollidays. Their excuse is that the have to be slow and precise but come on. Have they never did anything quick and precise at the same time? I guess it requires at least two brain cells, one for each activity.

[@bullet1544]

@@matthewmcbride28 Yep, and Wales with Scotland too.

[@Finn-yd3iw]

Coronavirus just prove him wrong,we need borders and countries and to feel like we belong,we will never have this in a 1 state EU

[@truten3737]

Prawie jak dzień świra.

[@mofa9745]

"Borders bring fear and distrust ... " ?? As opposed to security and peace of mind, do you mean ? And what is this guy's problem with borders ? He had to wait a while before he could cross, apparently. Oh, my goodness, it must have been hell.

[@vibranium-riprich314]

Perhaps you don’t understand because you’re an entitled and ignorant Brit, but he literally explained the problem with borders. He had to wait weeks to cross some borders. Borders between countries create a less harmonious relationship between these countries and people. Fewer border restrictions means easier travel and transportation of goods. But you wouldn’t understand because youre a brexiteer fool.

[@s.v.berezin1562]

People from the Eastern bloc have a wealth of experience and understanding that my generation and people of the west simply do not have. They understand the value of the EU and wouldn't throw it away as easily just because they are told so by "men of the people" wearing 10 000 pound watches and tailored suits. Thank you for this video.

[@richardmiller2049]

BS. The EU will be gone in a few years

[@s.v.berezin1562]

@@richardmiller2049 I'm not sure how that's relevant to my point at all, really. It's a disconnected statement, which, if anything, proves I'm correct.

[@richardmiller2049]

@@s.v.berezin1562 Brexit is the first domino to fall. Coronavirus and the Turkish invasion of Greece are galvanizing nationalism in Europe. You're way off saying people value the EU

[@s.v.berezin1562]

@@richardmiller2049 I'm afraid you're delusional.

[@MrNagel1982]

@@richardmiller2049 such ignorance...from your comments...you know nothing frpm the world...England was always the sick cuson of Europe..the spoill bret...UK will first to disapeae

[@helpfultutorials1548]

Dla niektórych to praca, dla innych przekleństwo a jeszcze dla innych pasja. Mój ojciec ma 66 lat. W tym maju kończyły mu się badania, i akurat postanowił przejść na emeryturę. Przyszedł koronawirus i prace stracił na początku marca. Pod koniec kwietnia zadzwonił jego kolega że w innej firmie poszukują kierowcy... Na drugi dzień siedział w masce u lekarza ze skierowaniem na badania lekarskie. Dalej jeździ ale już na krótsze trasy dorabiając do emerytury :)

[@simonhksc2119]

Incredible

[@eduardocajias5626]

Excellent video! The best I've watched in this serie.

[@kazimierzlenarczyk9067]

eduardo cajias The coronavirus showd this solidarity and unity of European Union🤪😆🤣

[@eduardocajias5626]

My best wishes for all of you in Poland! From São Paulo, Brazil!

[@kazimierzlenarczyk9067]

@@eduardocajias5626 Marxist European Union will fall a part. Best to you and Brazilian people

[@bullet1544]

@@kazimierzlenarczyk9067 Better Marxist Mother Russia LMAO

[@AndrewGrease]

Do you miss the truck drivers now?

[@ProgrammerInProgress]

i'm really enjoying this series.

[@Kokot68]

Panie Jacku dziękuję za udział w takim filmiku , też od 90' lat jeżdziłem za granice i znam to od podszewki , rodziny też juz nie mam przez ten transport , teraz jezdze po kraju i za zadne pieniadze nie wroce na miedzynarodówke cale moje zycie leglo w gruzach przez transport.

[@-wujo-2830]

Więcej takich filmów, Film miazga żeby był dłuższy bo bardzo miło się co oglądało!

[@markuu2423]

To jest aktor

[@bullet1544]

@@markuu2423 dlatego napisał Film

[@sebas8225]

A life story.

[@tmpcox]

These videos are great. Keep it up!

[@LMB222]

I work his son's job, but Am His Generation. My own son doesn't get it. Not his fault, and I'm not going to tell him how it was back then.

[@ir2841]

This world only responds to the closed fist. Not the open hand.

[@ezechiel508]

Fajnie mówi , zdrówka dla ciebie kolego. Pozdrawiam.

[@philipodd3378]

BS

[@gemmamagat3533]

Becareful sweetie

[@bartekxxl9383]

Kolejny kierowca tira,tym razem chyba aktor,który filozofuje.

[@katar0t0]

Well done Guardian! Truly amazing video! :)

[@bullet1544]

@Antonio Rackman Saydam Yep Boomer

[@Terrakinetic]

How'd I end up in Poland, KZbin? Anyway ... So these are all actors reenacting the testimonies of normal people, right? 7:11 Yeah... it seemed too movie-esque.

[@aib0160]

These days we have computers to take the drudgery out of border checks. Just like your car insurance if your car isn't insured you'll be flashed up on a screen somewhere.

[@gebser6060]

To be natural is such a very difficult pose to keep up

[@KG-ut7kl]

Somewhere borders have to be a thing. That's how it works

[@rewolver8342]

Czy to jest ten sam Pan który grał "W głębi lasu"???

[@dominikguzek5904]

Hartwig Słubice koło ekotanka

[@aczka212]

Czuję niedosyt....

[@mariuszbogacki1730]

When I say European Identity, you think of...

[@patricktheil8844]

Cheese

[@mariuszbogacki1730]

@@patricktheil8844 Can't argue with that...

[@faisaljamil741]

Love his explainatio" Schengeun " To trust someone and allow him to your home...Whole world should be schengeun ❤️

[@rayan69pl]

Kur... Przecież to jakieś reżyserowane gówno

[@zepter00]

Normalny kierowca ciężarówki ma kłopoty ze sformułowaniem zdania.

[@thenbenagcz3931]

Yeah now UK gonna seal its borders like mad man

[@veganporkkebab389]

Translation isn’t exactly correct. Few mistakes which doesn’t express what actor meant.

[@oliviergbezera2831]

Could you tell us which parts to understand the video better?

[@kezicss]

Nie wszystko musi być przetłumaczone dosłownie.

[@ni3myPL]

No tak. Kolejny ekspert od tłumaczeń

[@bullet1544]

Prawda, dlatego kilka komentarzy że nie kumają, albo inaczej zrozumieli.

[@maxambrose8839]

And the oscar for best 'working man' open border promotion goes to...

[@KingScorpio84]

it is not possible to have a world without borders, a world without borders is also a world without private property.

[@Rafael-ly7hr]

never thought it would get this emotional about euro truck simulator

[@davew4998]

This was more about the loneliness of the long distance lorry driver than how wonderful the EU is. When it comes to borders, first you create trust, then you get rid of the border. That's why we are keeping and strengthening ours. Poland can do as it wishes with theirs.

[@tomasch3358]

Kolego nie jesteś sam a co do granic to w następnym filmie opowiedz o Karolinie z Zgorzelca ...

[@wujekartur4295]

Ale ty jesteś głupi...

[@tomasch3358]

@@wujekartur4295 jak nie wiesz o co chodzi to po co ten komentarz chyba że nie jeździłes w tamtych czasach ??

[@tomasch3358]

Ta myślę że nie znasz tematu a jest dużo do opowiadania a historia ciekawa jak się czekało na wjazd do Niemiec lub do kraju w Zgorzelcu ....

[@teczowyjednorozec7829]

@@tomasch3358 To jest Aktor, a ten cały film jest wyreżyserowany..

[@teczowyjednorozec7829]

@@tomasch3358 W 0:15 masz napisane..

[@dagothur5595]

Close the borderds look at germany and france the crime in those countries are just horrible.

[@hellsbellez]

Your spelling and use of the English language is absolutely ATROCIOUS! 😲 😂 😂 😂 derp

[@oseqq]

{citation needed}

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

Facet bzdury pierdoli

[@lookandlisten5740]

His talking to the camera is just a distraction so the illegal immigrants can climb out the back of his truck.

[@bullet1544]

Nah, he is still on Polish side, going to germany at the end. There is NO illegal immigrants in Poland :) Yeah I know thats funny

[@bartekxxl9383]

Dzieki Schengen będziesz miał zaufanych uchodźców muzułmańskich.

[@kamilst6716]

Nie rozumiesz o co kaman obejrzyj 3 razy, uchodzcy zapytaj merkelowej bo w pl jakoś ich nie widać

[@wuja342]

To zwykły aktorzyna a nie kierowca

[@Vatras888]

To jest film debilu

[@Darjush85]

Nie zmienia faktu że mówi jak to wszystko wygląda długoterminowo w tym zawodzie. Wolałbyś oglądać jakiegoś starego buraka opowiadającego o dupie marynie?? Bo tak, teraz zostało może z 5 dobrych kierowców na 100. Reszta to zwykli przetaczacze, i nie mówię tylko o młodych, bo starzy są jeszcze gorsi. Pozdrowienia dla prawdziwych normalnych kierowców.