A 1988 football match between Dinamo and Steaua is recounted by director Corneliu Porumboiu and his father, who was the referee for the game.
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A 1988 football match between Dinamo and Steaua is recounted by director Corneliu Porumboiu and his father, who was the referee for the game.
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On a snowy December day in 1988, the Dinamo and Steaua football teams faced off in a match that would become a significant moment in Romanian sports history. Corneliu Porumboiu, the film's director, and his father, Adrian Porumboiu, who officiated the game, provide commentary as they watch the match unfold. Their reflections intertwine personal memories with the socio-political context of Romania just before the revolution that would end Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime. The film captures the enduring impact of football in the country.
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Why Watch
- Watch the Dinamo — Steaua derby from 1988.
- See commentary from referee Adrian Porumboiu.
- Find out about Romanian football culture.
Did You Know
- The documentary covers a football match from 3 December 1988.
- Corneliu Porumboiu directed the film and also appears as a commentator.
- Adrian Porumboiu, the director's father, was the referee for the match.
- The film was selected for the Forum section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Who directed The Second Game?
The Second Game was directed by Corneliu Porumboiu.
What significant football match is depicted in The Second Game?
The film depicts the Dinamo — Steaua football derby played on 3 December 1988.
What was the runtime of The Second Game?
The runtime of The Second Game is 97 minutes.
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