We Are the Faithful

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We Are the Faithful
Directed by Michael Koch
Produced byMichael Koch
CinematographyAndrea Gsell, Michael Koch
Edited byMichael Koch
Music byNica Giuliani
Distributed by Academy of Media Arts Cologne
Release date
  • 28 October 2005 (2005-10-28)(Hof)
Running time
9 minutes 20 seconds
CountriesSwitzerland
Germany
Language Swiss German

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. [1] The film is entirely spoken in Baseldytsch, a Swiss German dialect, but subtitles in Standard German and English are shown.

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Synopsis

The film's subject is the stadium culture of FC Basel supporters during a game (FC Basel vs FC Zürich) 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 [2] and received several awards, amongst them in Clermont-Ferrand winning the Canal+ Award. On 8 June 2007 the film was also shown at the opening night screening of Rooftop Films in New York City, United States. [3]

Controversy

The film is heavily disputed amongst supporters of FC Basel. In 2006, the chief supporter denied to agree on any further public presentations. [4]

Awards (Selection) [5]

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References

  1. ↑ We Are the Faithful at filmportal.de. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Swiss Films - Wir sind dir treu In:swissfilms.ch. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. ↑ Everleth, Mike (June 6, 2007). "Rooftop Films: Opening Night". Underground Film Journal. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ filmportal.de: Wir sind dir treu, Deutschland 2005 - Kurz-Dokumentarfilm. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. ↑ IMDb.com: Wir sind dir treu (2005) - Awards. Retrieved 4 February 2022


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