The World Champions

A story about four pioneers who fathered the “Yugoslav school of basketball” and whose merit is the development of this sport in Europe. They are Nebojša Popović, Borisav Stanković, Radomir Šaper and Aleksandar Nikolić. The central event is the crucial game at World Cup 1970 between Yugoslavia and the United States. From the point of view of the main character, Nebojša Popović, we follow the growth and life path of enthusiasts, whose professional work, ideas, and efforts made their major dream come true, the first gold medal for Yugoslavia in world championships.

Creators and cast

Directors

Darko Bajić

Created by

Dejan Petrović, Zvonimir Šimunec

Cast

Strahinja Blažić, Žarko Radić, Leon Lučev, Rade Šerbedžija, Nevena Ristić, Aleksandar Radojičić