Russia

Film Feature: Lev Yashin - The Goalkeeper of My Dreams

Lev Yashin: The Goalkeeper of My Dreams (2022) is a biographical film that chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper widely regarded as one of the greatest in football history. Known as the "Black Spider" for his signature all-black attire and incredible agility, Yashin revolutionized goalkeeping with his daring style and leadership on the field.

Film Feature: Streltsov

Streltsov (2020) is a Russian biographical sports drama directed by Ilya Uchitel, which chronicles the life and career of Eduard Streltsov, a legendary Soviet football player. The film depicts his meteoric rise, personal struggles, and ultimate redemption.

Film Feature: Coach (Тренер)

Coach (Russian: Тренер, Trener) is a 2018 Russian sports drama film directed by and starring Danila Kozlovsky. The film follows Yuri Stoleshnikov, a star footballer for the Russian national team, who misses a crucial penalty kick during an important match. Facing intense public criticism, he decides to retire from professional football. Seeking redemption, Stoleshnikov becomes the head coach of a small, struggling football club named "Meteor" in a provincial town.

Film Feature: Pitch (Коробка)

Pitch (Russian: Коробка) is a 2016 Russian sports drama directed by Eduard Bordukov. The film centers on Kostya, a passionate street football player who dreams of turning professional but hesitates to approach a coach.

Film Feature: Match

The 2012 Russian film *Match*, directed by Andrey Malyukov, is a historical sports drama based on the true story of the "Death Match" during World War II. Set in Nazi-occupied Kiev, the film recounts the events surrounding a football match between local Soviet players and a team of German soldiers in 1942.

Film Feature: Third Half

Third Half (Treto poluvreme, 1962) is a Macedonian drama directed by Kiril Cenevski that weaves a poignant tale of love, sports, and resistance during World War II. Set in the early 1940s in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the film follows the story of Kosta, a talented but rebellious football player, and Rebecca, the Jewish daughter of a wealthy banker.

Film Feature: The Goalkeeper

The Goalkeeper (Vratar, 1936) is a Soviet sports drama directed by Semyon Timoshenko. The film follows Anton Kandidov, a young and talented but humble goalkeeper from a small village. Discovered by chance, Anton is recruited to play for a professional football team in Moscow.