2019, 70 min., documentary

We will be the First!

SCREENWRITER, DIRECTOR

Production
Ostrov Studio (Russia)

Broadcasts
Russia (KION)

The documentary We Will Be the First, about boys dreaming of becoming
professional athletes, was filmed over a span of three years. During this time, the boys
grew into young men. Some had to say goodbye to their dream, while one was chosen
to join Manchester United. Among the film’s characters are renowned Russian coach
Leonid Slutsky and 15-year-old Sergey Pinyaev, considered one of the brightest hopes
of Russian football.

SCREENWRITER, DIRECTOR

Production
Ostrov Studio (Russia)

Broadcasts
Russia (KION)

The documentary We Will Be the First, about boys dreaming of becoming
professional athletes, was filmed over a span of three years. During this time, the boys
grew into young men. Some had to say goodbye to their dream, while one was chosen
to join Manchester United. Among the film’s characters are renowned Russian coach
Leonid Slutsky and 15-year-old Sergey Pinyaev, considered one of the brightest hopes
of Russian football.