Polish actress Liliana Komorowska, in a short street recording, made clear how she would react to an insult aimed at a Ukrainian citizen. „If someone insulted a Ukrainian in front of me, I’d kill them,” she said on camera, holding a cardboard heart in Polish and Ukrainian colors.
The statement was recorded at an event supporting Ukrainians in Poland. Komorowska, known for her film and theatre roles as well as her work in North America, first apologized on behalf of Poland, then used strong words to express her opposition to hate and verbal aggression against refugees and migrants from Ukraine.
The actress has for years publicly taken the side of Ukraine. On her social media profiles she regularly posts content with the hashtag #StandWithUkraine and stresses the need for solidarity. Her latest statement came amid a growing number of reports of verbal and physical attacks on Ukrainians in Poland.
Komorowska’s words quickly spread online and triggered mixed reactions. Some internet users saw them as an emotional expression of empathy and outrage at violence, while others criticized the form of her statement as too radical. The actress herself did not expand on the topic in longer interviews, and the recording lasts just a few seconds.
Liliana Komorowska (born 1956) is an experienced Polish actress and documentary director who has for years lived and worked mainly across the ocean. In Poland she remains recognizable thanks to her earlier roles in film and theatre.
