The Other Final (PG)

Director: Johan Kramer
Holland, 2003, 1 hour 18 minutes, documentary

On the same day that 4.1 billion viewers watched the World Cup Final in Japan, a small but no less keen crowd turns its attention to The Other Final, played on a ragged pitch high in the Himalaya - the game between Bhutan (FIFA ranked 202) and Montserrat (FIFA ranked 203) to see which is the worst team in the world. This stylish and funny film shines a joyous spotlight on two sharply contrasting countries more famous for their mountains and their volcano than their football. Full of fascinating insights and refreshingly different attitudes to sporting prowess; this is a must for anybody who thinks the fun isn't just in the winning.

Best Film Prize Avignon Film Festival
www.theotherfinal.com

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