"Silence in the stands" is a documentary graduation film that tells the story of the fate of the Yuri Gagarin stadium in Chernihiv, where the local team Desna Chernihiv once played. It was a place where every match turned into a real holiday, where the stands were buzzing with emotions, and the fans — the same legendary "12th player" — charged the team with their unwavering support.
After the destruction of the arena due to Russian shelling in 2022, the city's football life came to a standstill. The author of the film goes to the scene of events to find out: is there a chance for the revival of the stadium, the team, and the football culture of Chernihiv?
After the destruction of the arena due to Russian shelling in 2022, the city's football life came to a standstill. The author of the film goes to the scene of events to find out: is there a chance for the revival of the stadium, the team, and the football culture of Chernihiv?