Going for Gold
Po złoto. Historia Władysława Kozakiewicza
Synopsis
The history of a legendary Polish pole-vaulter, Władysław Kozakiewicz. At the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games, he competed in a passionate showdown with the Soviet Union representatives in front of millions of viewers. In the final, he won the gold medal and broke the world record. Upset by the Soviet public, he also made an unsportsmanlike, derogatory gesture interpreted as a political provocation. That moment changed the athlete’s life in the blink of an eye.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ksawery Szczepanik
- Screenplay & Story
- Ksawery Szczepanik
- Original Title
- Po złoto. Historia Władysława Kozakiewicza
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Release Date
- 23/07/2021
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury, DAREK DIKTI Biuro pomysłów
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ksawery Szczepanik
Ksawery Szczepanik
Department Leadership Roster
Ksawery Szczepanik
Director
Ksawery Szczepanik
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going for Gold
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What is Going for Gold about?
The history of a legendary Polish pole-vaulter, Władysław Kozakiewicz. At the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games, he competed in a passionate showdown with the Soviet Union representatives in front of millions of viewers. In the final, he won the gold medal and broke the world record. Upset by the Soviet public, he also made an unsportsmanlike, derogatory gesture interpreted as a political provocation. That moment changed the athlete’s life in the blink of an eye.
Who directed Going for Gold?
Going for Gold was directed by Ksawery Szczepanik.
Who stars in Going for Gold?
The principal cast of Going for Gold includes Władysław Kozakiewicz.
When was Going for Gold released and how long is it?
Going for Gold was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.