The Last Proletarians of Football

"The Last Proletarians of Football" is a documentary that tells the story of IFK Göteborg, a Swedish football club that defied the odds and became a European powerhouse in the 1980s. Despite being amateur players with regular day jobs, the team challenged the fully professional European top clubs and won the 1982 UEFA Cup. The film explores how the team's success mirrored the changing values of Swedish society, from the Swedish model of social democracy to the rise of egoism and capitalism. Through interviews with players and managers, the documentary provides a unique perspective on the intersection of sports, politics, and society.

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