The Forbidden Team

Directed by Rasmus Dinesen & Arnold Krøigaard

This is the story of the first ever international football match played by the Tibetan national football team against Greenland. From the initial trials, through humorous practice sessions, to the final match, we meet a number of colourful characters. As the team takes shape, problems begin to surface, threatening to turn the match into an international political controversy. This is a heart-warming story of the desire to represent one’s nation and simply play the ‘beautiful game’ – football as Buddha would have played it!

Duration:
54 minutes

Languages:
Danish, English and Tibetan

Country of origin:
Denmark

Year of production:
2003