Rules of the Game

For 900 years, Ashbourne plays a wild game of football on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. With goals three miles apart and obstacles spanning streets, rivers, and fields, 5000 residents partake. 'Rules of the Game' chronicles Dave Hart's comical and heartwarming quest to immerse himself in Ashbourne's culture and join the game as a local.

Directed by Joanne Postlewaite, Rules of the Game leans on a strong ensemble — Dave Hart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2012.