A consortium of billionaires took over Queens Park Rangers in 2007, aiming to promote the nearly bankrupt club to the Premier League by 2011.
“A bankrupt football club. Billionaires with a blueprint. What could go wrong?”
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A consortium of billionaires took over Queens Park Rangers in 2007, aiming to promote the nearly bankrupt club to the Premier League by 2011.
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Synopsis
Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone entered the boardroom of Queens Park Rangers in 2007, just as the club faced imminent bankruptcy. The new owners, part of a consortium that included steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, aimed to elevate the struggling team to the Premier League within four years. This documentary captures the internal dynamics and decisions made during this critical period, culminating in the club's promotion in 2011. The film provides an inside look at the ambitious plans and challenges faced by the club's leadership.
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Why Watch
- Follow the dramatic takeover of QPR in 2007.
- Meet billionaires like Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore.
- See the inner workings of a football club's boardroom.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on 16 November 2011 at the IDFA Festival.
- The club was nearly bankrupt before the 2007 takeover.
- The consortium included five billionaires: Ecclestone, Briatore, Agag, Mittal, and Bhatia.
- The documentary won Best Documentary at the Marbella Film Festival in 2011.
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Who directed The Four Year Plan?
Mat Hodgson directed The Four Year Plan.
When did The Four Year Plan premiere?
The Four Year Plan premiered on 16 November 2011 at the IDFA Festival in the Netherlands.
What was the goal of the consortium that took over Queens Park Rangers?
The consortium aimed to promote Queens Park Rangers to the Premier League by 2011.
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