A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
April 4, 2024
Original Title:
Union - Die besten aller Tage
Alternate Titles:
Das Wunder von Köpenick - FC Union Berlin
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
It Works!
RBB
WDR
Production Countries:
Germany
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 121
In 2019, Union Berlin was promoted to the Bundesliga. Four years later, the traditional East German club qualifies for the Champions League and achieves something that few would have thought possible. Despite all the euphoria over the triumph, the pressure to remain strong in sporting and economic terms also increased, as did the fear of falling into a conflict of identity between tradition and change. The fact that the soccer underdog from Köpenick still manages to retain its magic is primarily down to the people who work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly and enthusiastically. Always at their side: a loyal fan base that is prepared to follow their club's path unconditionally. Hendel follows the team behind Union for almost two years, right up to their entry into the top flight, and takes a unique, particularly personal and authentic look behind the scenes of the club.
Additional Camera:
Kevin Janssen
Nadia Saini
Robert Dost
Ole Nowakowsi
Niclas Scheidt
Martin Hennrich
Assistant Director:
Bosse Kowalski
Color Grading:
Till Beckmann
Commissioning Editor:
Christiane Hinz
Jens Stubenrauch
Director:
Annekatrin Hendel
Director of Photography:
Roman Schauerte
Martin Farkas
Annekatrin Hendel
Dramaturgy:
Holly Tischman
Editor:
Jörg Hauschild
Line Producer:
Heike Günther
Post Production Supervisor:
René Hendel
Producer:
Lisa Elstermann
Annekatrin Hendel
Production Manager:
Paul Thimm
Script Consultant:
Holly Tischman
Sound:
Nic Nagel
Sound Assistant:
Simon Peter
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