Award-winning Liverpool FC documentary The End of the Storm is now available to stream in the United States.
Swedish Oscar submission "TIGERS" showing Saturday at Scandinavia House in NYC
Blowing the final whistle on K+S New York 2021
Thank you, everyone — festival attendees, filmmakers, partners, friends — for making K+S New York 2021 a very special event.
After last year’s Covid hiatus, it felt great to be back among the soccer film community, watching films, sharing stories, and throwing back a few beers. The virtual portion of the festival, our first ever, was also interesting and a great experience.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Golden Whistles:
The End of the Storm (in-person, feature)
Cascarita (in-person, short)
Keeper (virtual, feature)
Maradona’s Legs (virtual, short)
We hope you enjoyed it all, too.
But wait,…the fun isn’t over.
Now that the festival is done, we are focused on what comes next. We have a full calendar of upcoming things:
release of Playing for Peace on the K+S streaming platform (watch now)
release of The End of the Storm on VOD platforms, including iTunes and Amazon Video (Nov 2)
screening Casuals: The Story of the Legendary Terrace Fashion in other cities (fall and winter)
release of The Dream Coach on the K+S streaming platform (mid Nov)
release of Argentina Fútbol Club on the K+S streaming platform (early Dec)
potential launch of K+S and soccer film-related apparel (winter)
It’s going to be an exciting few months for K+S and for soccer films.
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"Keeper" and "Maradona's Legs" win 2021 Virtual Golden Whistle awards
Two of the leading films in the virtual portion of K+S New York 2021 are taking home some hardware.
The feature Keeper and the short Maradona’s Legs have won the 2021 Virtual Golden Whistle awards.
Keeper, directed by Johan Kramer, explores the loneliness and excitement of soccer’s most unique position.
“Keeper is such a unique film — a kind of psychological examination for what really goes on between the posts and within the minds of the people who guard that sacred space,” says K+S cofounder and head of programming Rachel Markus. “Director Johan Kramer seeks to capture and, in turn, celebrate the enigmatic existence of the goalkeeper.”
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Maradona’s Legs, directed by and Firas Khoury, is the heart-warming story of two boys desparate to complete their sticker album. All they need is the sticker with Argentina legend Diego Maradona’s legs.
“In Maradona’s Legs, we all connect with the emotional journey of the two young fans and their quest,” says Markus. “We’ve all, at one time or another, been obsessed with something that we think will fulfill our wildest dreams. And we all eventually come to the realize that there is a tough decision involved in that dream, one that will define us in many ways. That’s what makes this film so powerful.”
K+S congratulates both films and filmmakers!
What do you think? We’d love to hear from you about which films you liked and why. Email us at info@kickingandscreening.com.
"The End of the Storm" and "Cascarita" win 2021 Golden Whistle awards
After thrilling audiences at K+S New York 2021, the feature film The End of the Storm and the short film Cascarita have won the 2021 Golden Whistle awards.
The End of the Storm, directed by James Erskine, provides an inside look at Liverpool FC’s Premier League-winning season, with amazing exclusive access to famed manager Jurgen Klopp.
“The End of the Storm is, in many ways, a traditional behind-the-scenes documentary about a sports team, but it’s also so much more,” said K+S cofounder and head of programming Rachel Markus. “Jurgen Klopp is such a unique character in football and in soccer films. It’s how he both imparts his love of the game to his players and internalizes the passion of the city and fans.
You don’t have to be a Liverpool fan or even a soccer fan to love this story of a team triumphing during one of the most challenging moments in modern world history.”
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Cascarita, directed by Jimena Barrera, is the heart-warming story about a wind-up toy playing pickup with a group of battery-powered toys.
“You can’t help but be drawn to this creative, spirited, and innovative short,” Markus said. “Jimena Barrera captures and reveals so much in just a few minutes on screen. And the underlying message about the limits of technology and the power of ingenuity really resonate, given the ongoing struggle against climate change.”
Congratulations to both films and filmmakers!
What do you think? We’d love to hear from you about which films you liked and why. Email us at info@kickingandscreening.com.