White Courage

Set in the Tatra Mountains during World War II, this historical drama follows two brothers, Andrzej and Maciek. Following the death of their father and the loss of a woman he loved, Andrzej leaves home and encounters Wolfram, an anthropologist and climber who teaches him about mountaineering and the origins of the highlanders. Upon returning to Zakopane during the war, Andrzej attempts to protect his people by encouraging them to collaborate with German forces. This decision places the two brothers on opposing sides of the conflict, leading to a violent and painful confrontation.

The film was directed by Marcin Koszałka, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Łukasz M. Maciejewski. The lead roles of the brothers are played by Filip Pławiak and Julian Świeżewski, with Jakub Gierszał appearing as Wolfram. The production featured a large team, including 94 credited cast members and 117 crew members. Released in 2024, the movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 748 votes and a score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 18 votes.