ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game (2025)

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In a world marked by political tensions, war, climate crisis and social inequality, constructive solutions are increasingly rare. In Ultimate Frisbee, however, there are no referees; even in heated situations, players must resolve their conflicts themselves. The documentary ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game follows the German Mixed National Team on their journey to the European Championships. These idealistic athletes are determined to show that with goodwill, clear communication, and empathy, a peaceful and fair competition is possible. But at the European Championships, their ideals are tested in ways they never expected. Floating through ideals and crashing hard into reality. ULTI*MATE is not only a sports documentary. It’s a story that explores the definition of success and the pressing questions of our time. How can we find constructive solutions, preserve justice, and maintain cohesion when the rules are interpretated diffenrently and our own perceptions are challenged?

Director: Ines Kurzweg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Felix Schmidt, Sebastian Russ
Cinematography: Roman Hauska, Michael Götz
Editing: Tim Nauheimer, Ines Kurzweg
Production: AV Medien Film + Fernsehen
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

ultimate frisbee, sport, european championship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game about?
In a world marked by political tensions, war, climate crisis and social inequality, constructive solutions are increasingly rare. In Ultimate Frisbee, however, there are no referees; even in heated situations, players must resolve their conflicts themselves. The documentary ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game follows the German Mixed National Team on their journey to the European Championships. These idealistic athletes are determined to show that with goodwill, clear communication, and empathy, a peaceful and fair competition is possible. But at the European Championships, their ideals are tested in ways they never expected. Floating through ideals and crashing hard into reality. ULTI*MATE is not only a sports documentary. It’s a story that explores the definition of success and the pressing questions of our time. How can we find constructive solutions, preserve justice, and maintain cohesion when the rules are interpretated diffenrently and our own perceptions are challenged?
Who directed ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game?
ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game was directed by Ines Kurzweg.
How long is ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game?
ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game?
ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game is a Documentary film.
Where was ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game produced?
ULTI*MATE - The Spirit of the Game was produced in Germany.