The Second Game (2014)
A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading teams, Dinamo and Steaua, taking place in heavy snow, one year before the revolution that toppled Ceaușescu.
Director: Corneliu Porumboiu
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Cast
- Adrian Porumboiu - Himself
- Corneliu Porumboiu - Himself
Screenplay
- Corneliu Porumboiu (Screenplay)
Production: 42 Km Film
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro
Keywords
winter, romania, football (soccer) match
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Second Game about?
- A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading teams, Dinamo and Steaua, taking place in heavy snow, one year before the revolution that toppled Ceaușescu.
- Who directed The Second Game?
- The Second Game was directed by Corneliu Porumboiu.
- Who stars in The Second Game?
- The Second Game stars Adrian Porumboiu, Corneliu Porumboiu.
- How long is The Second Game?
- The Second Game has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Second Game?
- The Second Game is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Second Game produced?
- The Second Game was produced in Romania.