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Release Year2024
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorNikolay Akelkin
WritersIlya Kazakov, Nikolay Akelkin
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFedya. People's Football Player
About Fedya. People's Football Player
The people's favorite, the country's best football player Fyodor Cherenkov, is not going through the best period in his life. The only thing that keeps him from despair is his dream of playing at the World Cup. But the head coach of the national team removes him from the team at the last moment. Fyodor is seriously thinking about retiring, but for the sake of his family and fans, he returns to lead his club to the championship and become the best again.
Directed by Nikolay Akelkin, Fedya. People's Football Player leans on a strong ensemble — Stanislav Rumyantsev, Nikolay Fomenko, Boris Shcherbakov — 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 drama titles of 2024.
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