Sportsman of the Century (2006)
In the year 2000, a jury convenes in Friesland to elect the Sportsman of the Century. One man, Sake Wiarda, tries to convince his fellow-jury members not to nominate a sports hero like Abe Lenstra, but to give preference to the Frisian pole-squatter Taeke Jongsma. In flashbacks, Wiarda tells his audience the life story of this worker's son, who since childhood tries to escape the oppression of the working class in the thirties. Taeke finds out he is a splendid pole-squatter, but his record attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his great rival in love. Against the background of the historical changes in the previous century, the love story gradually unfolds between the pole-squatter and the farmer's daughter.
Director: Mischa Alexander
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 6, 2006
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Production: Fido Film, PVPictures, Staccato Films
Country: Netherlands, Germany, Sweden
Language: Frisian
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Mischa Alexander
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sportsman of the Century about?
- In the year 2000, a jury convenes in Friesland to elect the Sportsman of the Century. One man, Sake Wiarda, tries to convince his fellow-jury members not to nominate a sports hero like Abe Lenstra, but to give preference to the Frisian pole-squatter Taeke Jongsma. In flashbacks, Wiarda tells his audience the life story of this worker's son, who since childhood tries to escape the oppression of the working class in the thirties. Taeke finds out he is a splendid pole-squatter, but his record attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his great rival in love. Against the background of the historical changes in the previous century, the love story gradually unfolds between the pole-squatter and the farmer's daughter.
- Who directed Sportsman of the Century?
- Sportsman of the Century was directed by Mischa Alexander.
- Who stars in Sportsman of the Century?
- Sportsman of the Century stars Jochum ten Haaf, Ricky Koole, Bastiaan Ragas, Pepijn Gunneweg, Loes Haverkort, Stefan de Walle.
- How long is Sportsman of the Century?
- Sportsman of the Century has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sportsman of the Century?
- Sportsman of the Century is a Drama film.
- Where was Sportsman of the Century produced?
- Sportsman of the Century was produced in Netherlands, Germany, Sweden.