White Courage
Biała odwaga
Synopsis
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.
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Filip Pławiak
Andrzej Zawrat
Julian Świeżewski
Maciek Zawrat
Jakub Gierszał
Wolfram von Kamitz
Sandra Drzymalska
Bronka Wetula
Wiktoria Gorodecka
Helena
Andrzej Konopka
'Skorus' Wetula
Alona Szostak
Bronka's Mother
Julia Kuzka
Bronka's Sister
Nikodem Marecki
Bronka's Brother
Juliusz Chrząstowski
Zawrat, Andrzej and Maciek's Father
Andrzej Pieczyński
Andrzej and Maciek's Grandfather
Rafael Stachowiak
Bruno Berg
Joachim Paul Assböck
Governor
Katarzyna Zawadzka
Governor's Wife
Adam Woronowicz
UB Officer
Marcin Bosak
Opler
Marcin Czarnik
'Piorun'
Jerzy Nasierowski
Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Těrlické filmové léto
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcin Koszałka
- Screenplay & Story
- Łukasz M. Maciejewski, Marcin Koszałka
- Original Score
- Jacek Grudzień
- Original Title
- Biała odwaga
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Balapolis, Monolith Films, Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe, Hollman Emea, Regionalny Fundusz Filmowy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcin Koszałka
Łukasz M. Maciejewski, Marcin Koszałka, Julia Kwatro, Zofia Tomalska, Szczepan Twardoch
Jacek Grudzień
Marcin Koszałka, Marcin Polar
Agnieszka Glińska
Agata Szymańska, Magdalena Kamińska
Department Leadership Roster
Marcin Koszałka
Director
Marcin Koszałka
Director of Photography
Tomasz Lewandowski
Stunt Coordinator
Joanna Pamuła
Costume Design
Agata Szymańska
Producer
Jakub Kostrzewa
Stunt Coordinator
Magdalena Kamińska
Producer
Malgorzata Gwiazdecka
Costume Design
Agnieszka Glińska
Editor
Jacek Grudzień
Original Music Composer
Łukasz M. Maciejewski
Screenplay
Marcin Koszałka
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for White Courage.
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War: World War II
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Courage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Courage about?
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.
Who directed White Courage?
White Courage was directed by Marcin Koszałka.
Who stars in White Courage?
The principal cast of White Courage includes Filip Pławiak, Julian Świeżewski, Jakub Gierszał, Sandra Drzymalska, Wiktoria Gorodecka.
When was White Courage released and how long is it?
White Courage was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did White Courage make at the box office?
White Courage grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for White Courage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Courage was composed by Jacek Grudzień.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Courage?
White Courage holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).