The Road to Maracanã

Forza Bastia

June 2000 •French

"Forza Bastia" is a 26-minute film documenting a UEFA Cup match between PSV Eindhoven and French club SC Bastia at the Furiani Stadium in 1978. Jacques Tati directed the piece at the request of friend Gilberto Trigano – the President of the Bastia club at that time. It was subsequently shelved and kept in storage until Tati's daughter Sophie Tatischeff eventually assembled the footage for release in 2002.

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

October 2006 •German

A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

Le Parc, Prince des stades

April 2013 •French

Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

May 2006 •French

Halfway between a sports documentary and an conceptual art installation, "Zidane" consists in a full-length soccer game (Real Madrid vs. Villareal, April 23, 2005) entirely filmed from the perspective of soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane.

Next Goal Wins

April 2014 •English

An inspirational story about the power of hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, and an object lesson in what it really means to be a winner in life.

Lionel Messi: Destiny

May 2023 •English

Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.

Black Flash: A Century of Black Footballers in Britain

Invalid date •English

Kicking off a football-themed triple bill, John Barnes and others celebrate the contribution made by Black players to British football.

David Beckham: Infamous

April 2022 •English

David Beckham, a household name, footballing icon and at one point the most hated man in England. A comprehensive look at David Beckham's footballing career focusing on his England redemption, World Cup dreams, trial by media and becoming brand Becks. From humble beginnings in Leytonstone to achieving England's most capped outfield player, winning the illustrious treble and becoming the highest-paid player of all time, Beckham truly is a modern-day phenom. Taking on brand deals and appearances Beckham became the most commercially valuable player in the world playing for Goliaths, Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan. There is no doubting the commercial success of brand Becks and when a player wins as much silverware as Beckham, there's no doubting their playing career either.

The Lawman

December 2020 •English

Film celebrating the legendary footballer Denis Law, looking back at his upbringing and his fruitful career with Manchester United, where he earned the title The King.

Maradona by Kusturica

May 2008 •English

A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.

Moment of Contact

October 2022 •English

An exploration of potential extraterrestrial encounters, centered on a series of events in 1996 when citizens of Varginha, Brazil, reported seeing one or more strange creatures and a UFO crash.

Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy

May 2014 •English

Starting with a Nazi plan to steal the Rimet Trophy from Italy during World War II, the story unfolds like a great caper film. Our hero, Ottorino Barassi, a mild-mannered Italian soccer official, tries to protect a valued treasure.

The Williams

October 2024 •Spanish

Many migrants live in search of a mirror in which to recognize themselves; they are not from here, but they are not from there either. Los Williams / The Williams, a feature-length documentary, familiar and sporting, told in first-person by Iñaki and Nico Williams. Two brothers, footballers, Basques and "beltzas" or black, of Ghanaian descent, reveal their incredible tale across the two most crucial years of their lives. From their historic participation in the Qatar World Cup with two different selections, to the long-awaited victory of the Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey after 40 years, and Nico's triumph at the European Championship. Two international stars, face to face with their past and their future, through the conflicts that have marked their lives: racism, identity, frustration, ambition, and success.

Maitanam - The Story of Football in Kerala

May 2022 •English

Football in the Indian State of Kerala runs through the fabric of its society, where "football is life and life is football". The film brings you six unique stories that take you on a journey across the football crazy land of Kerala.

You Must Be 11 Friends (Professional Footballers of FC Bayern Munich)

April 1993 •German

Documentary film on the first half of the 1992-93 season of Bayern Munich football club. Covers ordinary workdays of footballers from every possible angle. Impressions from training ground, dressing room, match days, meetings with press, Oktoberfest; interviews with players, managers, attendants, spectators.

Pelé

February 2021 •Portuguese

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

All For Nothing: Avacakdoes

June 2023 •English

In this feature-length sports documentary we follow the underdog club, Avacakdoes FC, through their second season of games following an embarrassing first showing. Can they redeem themselves or will they go another winless season in shame?

The Bowmakers

September 2019 •English

This documentary film explores the world of the bow and the extraordinary masters who make them. The bow is the Cinderella of the orchestra—the overworked and overshadowed ally to its more glamorous partners. Few people, even among lovers of classical music, think of the bow as an instrument in its own right, but players of stringed instruments see them differently. To musicians, the bow is as essential to expressing the soul of the music as the violin or cello. The film follows the journey of the “silent servant” of the music world—from the workshops of the virtuosos of the trade, to the birthplace of the bow in France, and to Brazil, home to the imperiled tree from which the world’s finest bows are made.

Invicto2

December 2020 •Portuguese

My Name Is Francesco Totti

October 2020 •Italian

Francesco Totti retraces his entire life while watching it on the silver screen together with the audience. Images and emotions flow among key moments of his career, scenes from his personal life and memories he has never shared before.