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The Third Half (2012)
Director: Darko Mitrevski
Cast: Saško Kocev, Katarina Ivanovska, Richard Sammel, Rade Šerbedžija
Runtime113 min
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Spitz is the German-Jewish coach of the football team Macedonia during World War II. Under his leadership, the team fights to become the champion of Bulgaria's National Football League
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The Third Half is a drama film from 2012 directed by Darko Mitrevski that follows the German-Jewish coach of a Macedonian football team during World War II as they fight to become champions of the Bulgarian National Football League. The film has received generally positive reviews, though detailed critical reception and awards information is limited.
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Directed by Darko Mitrevski, The Third Half (2012) is a poignant drama that blends sports and romance against the backdrop of World War II. With standout performances from Saško Kocev and Rade Šerbedžija, the film offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the power of football to unite people during even the darkest of times.
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The Third Half is a 2012 Macedonian film directed by Darko Mitrevski. It deals with Macedonian football during World War II and the deportation of Jews from Macedonia. It is a story of love during wartime and a country's passion for football. The government of Macedonia considered the film of national interest and funded it with one million euros. The Third Half was selected as the Macedonian entry for Best Foreign Language at the 85th Academy Awards. The film has been criticized in Bulgaria for its depiction of the country and Bulgarians.
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