Das Eigentor

A gentle, wry East German sports comedy that ambles along with mild charm and a quietly human dilemma at its centre.

Directed by

Hans Knötzsch

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Marina Krogull, Hans-Joachim Hegewald, Helga Raumer

Overview

The young Ulf Ansorge is an exceptional talent in Hagenheim soccer. He is considered the most talented player in his team and is also the team's top scorer. He is now set to move to another city to study and is therefore toying with the idea of changing clubs. The sports board, of which Ulf's future father-in-law is also a member, tries to persuade him to stay. In his inner conflict, Ulf finally scores an own goal on purpose to make the decision for himself.

How it feels

Light, satirical, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, loyalty, identity, sport

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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