The Match

"They were forced to play. They refused to lose."

Nov 15 2021 N/A NA
Drama, History, Sport

Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happens.

Plot

Inspired by true events which transpired in the Spring of 1944. To commemorate Adolf Hitler's birthday, the Nazis organized a Football Soccer Match between an elite Nazi team and a squad of Inmates made up of ex-footballers and political prisoners. Led by the charismatic former National Football Captain, the team of Prisoners despite the obstacles confronting them, are determined to win no matter what happens.

Written by

Gary Hertz, Stephen Ollendorff, Dominik Sedlar

Directed by

Dominik Sedlar, Jakov Sedlar

Production Countries

Croatia, United States of America

Production Companies

Nexus Productions, Ollendorff Center, Oluja Film, VISION Studios, Ineomedia

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
902
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA