Russia's volleyball underdogs face Brazil in the match that broke a 40-year curse.
The story of one day - August 12, 2012. The Earl's Court Exhibition Center in London is filled with fans. Millions of viewers around the world are waiting for the start of the broadcast of the final volleyball game among men's teams, which will determine the winner of the XXX Olympic Games. The Russian team that has never won gold. And the Brazilian national team, caressed by contracts, victories and loyal fans. Many people think that the outcome of the game is predetermined. But few people yet know what place this final occupies in the life of each of the Russian athletes.
Direction
Three directors capture one day with relentless urgency.
Acting
Shvedov channels real coach Alekno's volcanic intensity.
Director
Vladimir Presnyakov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real 2012 Olympic final was Russia's first volleyball gold since 1980 Moscow games.
In Russia, this match is called 'The Miracle of Earl's Court' — the Presnyakov brothers grew up worshipping these players.
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