The Miracle of Bern [SEP] narrative location
The Miracle of Bern
The Miracle of Bern () is a 2003 film by Sönke Wortmann, which tells the story of a German family (particularly of a young boy and his depressed ex-POW father) and the unexpected West German "miracle" victory in the 1954 World Cup Final in Bern, Switzerland.
The film can be regarded as a portrait of post-war Germany. With over 6 million cinema visitors, it is one of Germany's best-selling films. Among those attending the première were
Record: (June 4, 1950 to Feb 19 1956) 42 victories, 7 draws, 1 defeat (""Miracle of Bern"") – 91.0% winning percentage ratio.
- Team Record (June 4, 1950 to July 3, 1954) 31 game undefeated narrative.
- World Record: most consecutive games scoring at least one goal: 73 games (April 10, 1949 to June 16, 1957).
- World Record: longest time undefeated in 20th and 21st centuries: 4 years