White Courage

A somber, brooding historical drama of brotherly rupture and moral compromise, heavy with mountain chill and looming violence.

Directed by

Marcin Koszałka

Genres

Drama, War, History

Starring

Filip Pławiak, Julian Świeżewski, Jakub Gierszał

Overview

The film tells the story of two Highlander brothers – Maciek and Andrzej. After the death of their father, which Andrzej contributed to, and the loss of his beloved Bronka, Andrzej leaves the family home. On his way, he meets the mysterious Wolfram, an anthropologist and climber. He shares with him his mountaineering technique and knowledge about the Prague origins of the highlanders. Andrzej returns to Zakopane, war breaks out. To protect the Highlanders from wartime destruction, he wants to persuade them to cooperate with the Germans. Andrzej and Maciek are standing on opposite sides of the barricade. The brothers' confrontation is bloody and painful.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, family, war, loyalty

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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