Why do goalkeepers look like firefighters? This doc dives deep into the beautiful madness of standing alone.
A psychological quest for the motivation and character traits of goalkeepers: a young goalkeeper from Terschelling during his toughest game ever, the oldest goalkeeper in the Netherlands who keeps diving, a goalkeeper from the Eredivisie Women, and the former goalkeeper of the Syrian national team. Goalkeeper and football journalist Sjoerd Mossou teaches us that goalkeeper gloves can come out 'different' every time and commentator (and former goalkeeper) Leo Oldenburger explains why goalkeepers look so much like firefighters.
Cinematography
Stunning framing of empty pitches and lonely gloves.
Direction
Kramer finds poetry in the mundane and overlooked.
Director
Johan Kramer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Johan Kramer spent three years embedded with these keepers, originally planning a short that ballooned into this feature.
The Dutch football documentary tradition—think Johan Cruyff's influence—elevates the mundane to the metaphysical, and Kramer knowingly continues this.
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