The Second Game
Al doilea joc
Synopsis
A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading teams, Dinamo and Steaua, taking place in heavy snow, one year before the revolution that toppled Ceaușescu.
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Al doilea joc (2013) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-01
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Berlin International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corneliu Porumboiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Corneliu Porumboiu
- Original Title
- Al doilea joc
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Release Date
- 11/02/2014
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 42 Km Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corneliu Porumboiu
Corneliu Porumboiu
Marcela Ursu
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Corneliu Porumboiu
Director
Corneliu Porumboiu
Screenplay
Marcela Ursu
Producer
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What is The Second Game about?
A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading teams, Dinamo and Steaua, taking place in heavy snow, one year before the revolution that toppled Ceaușescu.
Who directed The Second Game?
The Second Game was directed by Corneliu Porumboiu.
Who stars in The Second Game?
The principal cast of The Second Game includes Adrian Porumboiu, Corneliu Porumboiu.
When was The Second Game released and how long is it?
The Second Game was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.