Alcofootball

Running time: 45'

Production: LT 2014

The film speaks about the Lithuanian national football team, consisting of alcohol and drug addicts, participating in the Homeless World Cup. Besides football, the main fight is happening just outside the pitch. Several different characters struggle in their own ways through temptations, and choose whether to stay alive, and sober, or lose themselves to the alcohol and go down.

Authors:

  • Kęstutis Gudavičius

    Born in Klaipeda, Lithuania in 1979. In 2002 he graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and earned his bachelor’s degree in TV and cinema directing. In 2013 earned his master's degree. In the past 15 years has created nearly 20 various films: short and full-length features, documentaries, experimental films. In 2005-2006 participated in his first Lithuanian AXX festival contest, he was noticed for his unique-style feature comedies “Promising Couple,” “Regular Couple,” “Four Crossing Lines.” He is also active in the commercial sphere. Has started as a TV director, worked on the popular shows “Orbita” and “ZBTV,” later moved to direct TV ads. Member of the Lithuanian filmmakers union.

    Alcofootball (2014)
    Left to Wait (2013)
    Alkis (2008)
    Schizophrenia (2007)
    Four Crossing Lines (2006)
    Promising Couple (2005)
    Regular Couple (2005)
    Backstage of the Presidency Scandal (2004)
    Skroblus (2004
    Sightseeing (2004)

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