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We Are the Faithful
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Wikipedia article
'We Are the Faithful' (German 'Wir sind dir treu') is a 2005 documentary short film produced and directed by Swiss Michael Koch. It was premiered at the Hof International Film Festival on 28 October 2005.[https://www.filmportal.de/en/movie/wir-sind-dir-treu_07d703ea1624b7d6e04053d50b371e4c 'We Are the Faithful'] at filmportal.de. Retrieved 3 February 2022. The film is entirely spoken in Baseldytsch, a Swiss German dialect, but subtitles in Standard German and English are shown.
Synopsis
The film's subject is the stadium culture of FC Basel supporters during a game (FC Basel vs FC Zrich) in 2005 at the St. Jakob-Park and the importance of the chief supporter cheering on the crowd. He is responsible for the atmosphere during the football match. The chief supporter tunes the songs, sets the rhythm, animates and choreographs the fans.
Release and Reception
The film was shown at numerous German and foreign film festivals[https://www.swissfilms.ch/en/movie/wir-sind-dir-treu/FF0FAFFDA83A4E70823F44D1C22EED94 Swiss Films - Wir sind dir treu] In:swissfilms.ch. Retrieved 4 February 2022. and received several awards, amongst them in Clermont-Ferrand winning the Canal+ Award. On June 8, 2007, the film was also shown at the opening night screening of Rooftop Films in New York City, USA.
Controversy
The film is heavily disputed amongst supporters of FC Basel. In 2006, the chief supporter denied to agree on any further public presentations.[https://www.filmportal.de/film/wir-sind-dir-treu_70cab9391f8e4b9ea7ca473e3665628f filmportal.de: Wir sind dir treu, Deutschland 2005 - Kurz-Dokumentarfilm]. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
Awards (Selection)[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0834181/awards IMDb.com: Wir sind dir treu (2005) - Awards]. Retrieved 4 February 2022
*2005: 'International Short Film Festival Winterthur' 'Prize for the Best Swiss Short Film' for Michael Koch
*2005: 'Kassel Dokfest' - Nomination for the Award 'Golden Key' (Best Documentary Short) for Michael Koch
*2006: Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 'Canal+ Award' in the category 'Lab Competition' for Michael Koch
*2006: Schwerin Art of Film Festival - 'Short Film Promotional Award' in the category 'Best Short Documentary' for Michael Koch
*2006: 'Documenta Madrid' - Audience Award and 'Special Mention' in the category 'Best Short Documentary' for Michael Koch
*2006: 'Huesca Film Festival' - 'Mencin Especial del Jurado' (Special Mention by the jury) for Michael Koch
*2006: Milan Film Festival - 'Special Mention' in the category 'Best Short Film' for Michael Koch
*2006: Internationales Festival der Filmhochschulen Mnchen - ARRI-Award for Michael Koch
*2006: 'Internationales Festival der Filmhochschulen Mnchen' - Arte-Shortfilm-Award for Michael Koch
References
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