A feature film on the life of legendary Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann is to begin production this summer.
German-born Trautmann signed for the Manchester club in 1949, just four years after World War II in which he fought for Germany on the Russian front and in western Europe.
The signature of former Luftwaffe paratrooper, who was awarded the Iron Cross for bravery before his capture by the British, was met with widespread hostility by Manchester City supporters.
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In one demonstration around 20,000 fans gathered in the city, which was bombed heavily by the Germans in the war, to protest the controversial signing.