No Ashes, No Phoenix ( Phoenix in der Asche ) ( No Ashes No Phoenix )

No Ashes, No Phoenix (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Phoenix in der Asche
Alternate Title: No Ashes No Phoenix
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
89 min + 55 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Booklet

Movie filmed in 2011 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Jens Pfeifer

Written By:
Jens Pfeifer

Actors:
Jens Pfeifer

Synopsis:

Sports documentaries are a dime a dozen these days, but rare is a film like NO ASHES NO PHOENIX that offers such an intimate portrait of what it means to truly be a team. Jens Pfeifer's well structured story tracks a season of the Phoenix Hagen basketball team, which has finally earned promotion to Germany's top division. Hagen is town that truly loves the game of basketball and the townspeople are thrilled that their professional team has finally made the ""big leagues."" However, to stay in the first league, the Phoenix has to win a certain number of games, but the team just keeps losing. Their young coach gets desperate and brings on a star of the German basketball league, Michael Jordan (no, not that Michael Jordan). While Jordan helps deliver wins, he also brings along his ego and baggage, shaking up the team for the worse. Pfeifer, a former pro-player himself, portrays his subjects honestly in NO ASHES NO PHOENIX and ultimately creates a story that's relatable for sports fans and non-sports fans alike.

A locker room expose about young basketball players in Hagen, Germany who face their fears of losing and challenge enormous odds to succeed.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 23 April, 2012.