The World Champions

A warm, earnest historical drama that follows a group of friends chasing a shared dream, mixing nostalgic period detail with the quiet tension of a pivotal game.

Created by

Darko Bajić

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Strahinja Blažić, Žarko Radić, Leon Lučev

Overview

A story about four pioneers who fathered the “Yugoslav school of basketball” and whose merit is the development of this sport in Europe. They are Nebojša Popović, Borisav Stanković, Radomir Šaper and Aleksandar Nikolić. The central event is the crucial game at World Cup 1970 between Yugoslavia and the United States. From the point of view of the main character, Nebojša Popović, we follow the growth and life path of enthusiasts, whose professional work, ideas, and efforts made their major dream come true, the first gold medal for Yugoslavia in world championships.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, friendship, sport, work

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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