White Courage

White Courage (2024), directed by Marcin Koszałka, is a haunting war drama set in Poland’s Podhale region on the eve of WWII. After their father’s death, brothers Maciek and Andrzej Zawrat find themselves on opposing paths — one embracing resistance, the other succumbing to German influence. Their conflict escalates into a tragic, violent confrontation, reflecting the perilous moral choices forced by war. Featuring Filip Pławiak, Julian Świeżewski, Sandra Drzymalska, and Jakub Gierszał, the film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, survival, and identity. White Courage has earned accolades in Poland, including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Polish Film Awards.