When the Wind Becomes Silent

The year is 1956, Janusz Sidło is going to the Melbourne Games as an absolute favorite to win the gold medal. He is the world record holder and the European champion. During the final, he lends his javelin to his most dangerous rival, the Norwegian Egil Danielsen. The event that went down in sports history as one of the most beautiful examples of fair play will have unexpected consequences for both champions

Directed by Mateusz Gołębiewski, When the Wind Becomes Silent leans on a strong ensemble — Janusz Sidło, Egil Danielsen, Filip Kosior — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.