With Death on the Pitch

Director: Miki Mistrati       
Producer: Søren Steep Jespersen
Produced by: Bastard Film
Duration: 58 min.
Year of Production: 2006
Original Title: Når Døden Spiller Med

With Death on the Pitch is an investigative documentary that tries to discover why these athletes are dying sudden deaths in disturbing numbers.

Indications are that powerful analgesics may be to blame. In the world of professional soccer, it is quite normal for players to fill themselves with powerful painkillers to combat joint pain simply to make it onto the pitch.

With Death on the Pitch investigates fatalities in Denmark, Norway and Portugal.