Maradona by Kusturica (2008)

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Director:
Emir Kusturica
Writer:
Emir Kusturica (writer)
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Release Date:
21 November 2008 (Romania) more
Genre:
Documentary
Plot:
A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player. | full synopsis
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The Complete Maradona more
Cast
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Lucas Fuica ... Maradonian Church member
Emir Kusturica ... Himself
Diego Armando Maradona ... Himself
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Also Known As:
Maradona par Kusturica (France)
Untitled Emir Kusturica Project (Spain) (working title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Spain | France
Language:
English | Italian | Serbo-Croatian | Spanish
Color:
Color
Certification:
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Portugal:M/12
Filming Locations:
Argentina more
Company:
Estudios Picasso more
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The Complete Maradona, 11 October 2008
8/10
Author: corrosion-2 (corrosion@hotmail.com)

Emir Kusturica's Maradona is not a sports documentary. It is a political, sociological, cultural and also a sporting document of the greatest footballer who ever lived on this planet. It is, like Kusturica movies, exuberant and full of life. It is sad, funny, exciting and controversial.

Geroge Bush, whom Maradona refers to as "murderer" is definitely not one of his favorite people. He greatly admires Fidel Castro & Hugo Chavez, with both of whom he is shown with in friendly conversations. When asked about his famous goal against England in the 1986 World Cup (named Goal of The Century by FIFA), he explains that he was motivated by revenge for the Argentinian soldiers killed in the Falklands War by the British. He feels that his ban for doping in the world cup was politically motivated and he likens Havelange & Blatter (respective FIFA presidents) as The Arms Dealer and Bullet Seller respectively!

Maradona is philosophical about his cocaine addiction and full of regret that he could have offered so much more to the football world. The footage of his exploits on the playing field, from when he was a kid to his world cup triumph are truly dazzling; no matter how many times you may have seen them before. The movie is full of touching moments, especially those concerning his marriage and his family and friends.

Kusturica is clearly a big admirer of his subject and Maradona also seems to be completely at ease with him. Whether you like Maradona as a person or not , after seeing this movie you can not deny that he was a footballing genius and you are also very likely to be moved by his life story. Highly recommended.