Football from Below (2013)

The documentary 'Football From Below' gives an insight in the world of Genclikspor, a Turkish football club, situated in Recklinghausen (Ruhr-Valley, Germany). This area shows all symptoms of an economical underdeveloped district: abandoned storefronts, decrepit residential buildings, long idle industrial areas and finally a high proportion of migrants of Turkish origin. They do not just bring kebab stands but breeze fresh life into the neighborhood - above all else through 'their' football club. This film accompanies the club and its members for one season - including all ups and downs. The dramaturgy of the season predetermines the dramaturgy of the film. There are goals, hopes and expectations in the beginning. Then crises set in followed by more successful times. And in the end: Promotion? Relegation?