MARADONA BY KUSTURICA

Emir KUSTURICA
  • 2008
  • Out of Competition

Renowned director Emir Kusturica directs a celebration of the extraordinary history and phoenix-like resurrection of Diego Maradona: sporting hero, people’s champion, fallen idol and inspiration to millions. Enjoying unprecedented access to the man himself, as well as to extensive archives, Kusturica takes the audience on an intimate whirlwind tour of places and people closest to this god of football. From Argentina to Naples, from Cuba to Barcelona; from family and childhood friends to fellow players and world leaders (Fidel Castro), Maradona traces the great man’s incredible story, from the humblest of beginnings to world-domination; from spectacular, tragic fall to glorious rebirth. Profoundly moving, joyous and life-affirming, featuring an original score from Manu Chao, Maradona is bot

Directed by : Emir KUSTURICA
Year of production: 2006
Country: Spain, France
Duration: 90 minutes

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Contacts

Secondary Production

  • TELECINCO CINEMA Spain

Secondary Production

  • FIDELITÉ France

Secondary Production

  • GOODFELLAS France