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6th Player

March 21, 2016 1h 21m

Originally released in 2016. 6th Player is a documentary film. directed by Dzintars Dreibergs. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Documentary film the Sixth Player follows basketball fans and their emotions throughout the European Basketball Championship in Riga in 2015. Basketball is being played for the fans and can't be enjoyed without the atmosphere created by the fans. The film follows different basketball supporters simultaneously - locally well known actors in a bar, parents of the players in the arena, random people near the big screens in the main square, veteran basketball experts at their homes, injured players following the games from their rehabilitation centre and many others. EuroBasket 2015 was a unique situation for three post-soviet neighboring countries - the Baltic states, as they were drawn into the same group in the preliminary round and everyone could witness the unique unity between these friendly countries.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 21, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language LV Original language
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Country Latvia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
LV

Production Companies

  • KULTFILMA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6th Player about?

Documentary film the Sixth Player follows basketball fans and their emotions throughout the European Basketball Championship in Riga in 2015. Basketball is being played for the fans and can't be en...

Who directed 6th Player?

6th Player was directed by Dzintars Dreibergs.

How long is 6th Player?

6th Player has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was 6th Player released?

6th Player was released on March 21, 2016 in theaters.