Question 1

How did director Sönke Wortmann become almost a team member?

Accepted Answer

Wortmann was allowed to film Germany's national side 'backstage' and was asked by coach Jürgen Klinsmann to produce motivational short films before every match during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Question 2

Which players filmed scenes for the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger filmed scenes, called 'Poldicam' and 'Schweinicam'. Jürgen Klinsmann also filmed 'Klinsicam' scenes, but they were not used.

Question 3

What record did this documentary achieve in German cinemas?

Accepted Answer

With over 3 million cinema viewers, it is the most successful documentary in German cinemas.

Question 4

How much footage did Sönke Wortmann cut for the final version?

Accepted Answer

Wortmann had to cut over 100 hours of film for the movie's final version.

Question 5

How soon after its cinema release was the film shown on German television?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shown on German television only 8 weeks after its release in cinemas.

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