THE KEEPER
October 27 at 5:30 pm
(120 minutes/English, German with English subtitles)
The true story of Bert Trautmann a German soldier held at a British POW camp. Against the backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice,
Trautmann secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, becoming a British footballing icon. Struggling for acceptance,
Trautmann’s love for an
Englishwoman carries him through as he wins over his harshest opponents, including the chief Rabbi of
Manchester. Fate twists the knife for Bert and his wife, when their love and loyalty to each other is put to the ultimate test.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Dd9AQk_tI