The Other Fields (2017)

The Other Fields (2017) poster

Every summer, when the major football teams fly their star athletes to training grounds in expensive and sunny locations, some other players meet on a football field in Duisburg. Even though there are professional footballers, they are all unemployed. And they look desperately for a job. "The Other Fields" sheds a new and completely different light on the mythologies of contemporary football. While some may think that “bling-bling” and “glitz” is all there is to modern football, Marco Kugel’s and Simon Quack’s film shows the intricate economic and moral complexities behind the façade of entertainment. Dreams only last a season or two.

Director: Marco Kugel, Simon Quack
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Marco Kugel, Simon Quack

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Fields about?
Every summer, when the major football teams fly their star athletes to training grounds in expensive and sunny locations, some other players meet on a football field in Duisburg. Even though there are professional footballers, they are all unemployed. And they look desperately for a job. "The Other Fields" sheds a new and completely different light on the mythologies of contemporary football. While some may think that “bling-bling” and “glitz” is all there is to modern football, Marco Kugel’s and Simon Quack’s film shows the intricate economic and moral complexities behind the façade of entertainment. Dreams only last a season or two.
Who directed The Other Fields?
The Other Fields was directed by Marco Kugel, Simon Quack.
How long is The Other Fields?
The Other Fields has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
Where was The Other Fields produced?
The Other Fields was produced in Austria, Germany.