Fotbal (1965)

In 1965, the experienced director Jaroslav Mach made a documentary film with staged scenes, which dealt with the current problems of popular Czech sport. Behind the scenes of football, the playmakers looked through slavoje's team, which is preparing for the decisive match. If Coach Ram doesn't force his boys to perform convincingly, they're in danger of relegation to league two. After a series of dramatic peripeteias, Slavoj takes the field so weakened that he is caught up in the dreaded failure. Fortunately, the club's fans will eventually take their anger out on the loss of "their" team to an innocent referee. The film also features criticism of officials... In addition to actors Martin Růžek and Bohumil Šmída, Machov's film appeared real footballers Dukla and period sports stars (e.g. František Plánička).

Director: Jaroslav Mach
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Štěpán Lucký
Cinematography: Jan Novák
Editing: Zdeněk Stehlík
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

sports, football (soccer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fotbal about?
In 1965, the experienced director Jaroslav Mach made a documentary film with staged scenes, which dealt with the current problems of popular Czech sport. Behind the scenes of football, the playmakers looked through slavoje's team, which is preparing for the decisive match. If Coach Ram doesn't force his boys to perform convincingly, they're in danger of relegation to league two. After a series of dramatic peripeteias, Slavoj takes the field so weakened that he is caught up in the dreaded failure. Fortunately, the club's fans will eventually take their anger out on the loss of "their" team to an innocent referee. The film also features criticism of officials... In addition to actors Martin Růžek and Bohumil Šmída, Machov's film appeared real footballers Dukla and period sports stars (e.g. František Plánička).
Who directed Fotbal?
Fotbal was directed by Jaroslav Mach.
Who stars in Fotbal?
Fotbal stars Martin Růžek, Bohumil Šmída, Bohumil Musil, Vilém Marzin, Jiří Laciga, František Škoda.
How long is Fotbal?
Fotbal has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Fotbal?
Fotbal is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Fotbal produced?
Fotbal was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Fotbal?
The themes of Fotbal include: Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports.