The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk (2010)

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Donetsk is the coal-mining area of Ukraine. Here most people work for low wages in the run down mines, while others make a lot of money. No matter which side of the social divide you are on, coming from Donetsk you will almost certainly be an opponent of the Orange Revolution and a fan of the local football team, Shakhtar Donetsk. Billionaire Akhmetov invests heavily in the club, which is becoming a major European force during the season followed by the film. Yet this sporting success funded by an Oligarch fortune only seems to highlight the wider social and political stagnation of the region. Off the pitch, the outlook appears bleak...

Director: Jakob Preuss
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:
Production: YLE, ZDF
Country: Germany, Ukraine
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk about?
Donetsk is the coal-mining area of Ukraine. Here most people work for low wages in the run down mines, while others make a lot of money. No matter which side of the social divide you are on, coming from Donetsk you will almost certainly be an opponent of the Orange Revolution and a fan of the local football team, Shakhtar Donetsk. Billionaire Akhmetov invests heavily in the club, which is becoming a major European force during the season followed by the film. Yet this sporting success funded by an Oligarch fortune only seems to highlight the wider social and political stagnation of the region. Off the pitch, the outlook appears bleak...
Who directed The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk?
The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk was directed by Jakob Preuss.
How long is The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk?
The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk?
The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk is a Documentary film.
Where was The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk produced?
The Other Chelsea - A Story from Donetsk was produced in Germany, Ukraine.