Pelé

Brasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World (2024)

Created by Haroldo Costa in 1956, "Brasiliana" was a Brazilian musical with a repertoire of Black music that toured the world, visiting more than 90 countries between the 1950s and 1960s. Bringing Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and culture to international a ...

70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen (2023)

In this documentary, the ski legend and her companions look back on their career as a glittering winter fairy tale. ...

L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023)

55 years ago, on October 1 1968, the first brand advertising spot appeared on the French television screen. Over the next three decades, thousands of creative little films would seduce and build our collective memory. Kitschy or cult spots, humor, slogans, ...

Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk (2023)

Jair Rodrigues, the portrait of an artist from a Brazil so close and yet so distant. ...

Written in the Stars (2023)

Narrated by Welsh actor and football-fan, Michael Sheen, 'Written in the Stars' is the official film of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab World. The tournament was historic, unique and dramatic, culminating in one of the most unforgettable Fi ...

Pelé - Long Live the King (2023)

Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari (2022)

McEnroe (2022)

Legendary "bad boy of tennis" John McEnroe finally tells his side of his storied career and famously hot-tempered performances on the court in this engrossing documentary revisiting the record-setting career of one of the all-time greats. ...

Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL (2021)

Nearly 40 years since its demise, the North American Soccer League continues to linger in the memories and imaginations of soccer fans across the United States — and beyond. The colorful, oftentimes controversial league attracted some of the game's great ...

When the World Watched: Brazil 1970 (2021)

Pelé (2021)

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 fo ...

Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2021)

A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, multi-layered approach to storytelling, the film digs deep to reveal the forc ...

50 Anos do Tri (2020)

In 2020, we celebrated 50 years of winning the Tri, won at the Mexico World Cup in 1970. The film portrays the backstage of that title, the political and social context of Brazil at the time and how that selection of superstars marked the lives of many peo ...

Puntapié (2020)

"Puntapie" is kicking the ball with the tip of the foot. Eight of the best Latin American football players face each other in a special documentary. ...

Diego Maradona (2019)

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s. ...

Santos de Todos os Gols (2019)

The goal is the culmination of any football match that prevails: the moment of maximum euphoria expected by any team. And the team of Santos is known for being the Brazilian record holder who has rocked the networks to this day. In this essay, idols like P ...

In Search of Greatness (2018)

A cinematic journey into the secrets of genius as told through the greatest athletes of all time. It includes original interviews with Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, Jerry Rice, and features Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan, among others. ...

Pele, Argentina and The Dictators (2018)

The story of how, in the 1970 and 1978 World Cups, Brazil and Argentina's military dictators took a vested interest in their nation's football dreams. ...

Pelé the Last Show: The Film (2018)

On August 28, 1977, the "King of Soccer" left his throne vacant. Pelé officially quit his job: mesmerising the world. His last soccer jersey, "that" soccer jersey, became the shroud of the history of soccer. This is a journey through his last match, a lo ...

Pelé: The Unknown King (2017)

Surprising stories, preserved in foreign archives, from the debut of the prodigy boy at the World Cup in 58 until the farewell in New York, with Pelé's on the field and outside the "four lines" filmed by foreigners in Brazil, Europe, the Americas and the ...

Pelé - A Origem (2017)

Bobby (2016)

A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it... Bo66y is a powerful, dramatic and deeply personal portrait of a genuine footballing icon. Moore fought many batt ...

Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele. ...

Fußball – Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer (2015)

Nelson Mandela Redrawn (2014)

This fascinating documentary unfolds in reverse telling the story of Mandela from the old man to the rural child. With contributions from storytellers from every corner of the globe, we gain a unique insight into why Mandela was so loved and revered. Mande ...

Ilusión Nacional (2014)

A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive (economically, politically and socially) that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio's third documentary (and fourth film in total), Ilusión Nacional, ...

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012)

The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad. ...

Santos, 100 Years of Playful Soccer (2012)

A portrait of the one hundred years of Santos Football Club, where history is told by the real facts, their meaning and emotion. "To born, to live and to die Santos", the path of the first Brazilian football team to become World Champion twice since its fo ...

The Winning Spirit (2012)

Three interwoven stories: that of a young man who longs to be a champion of the Santos Laguna soccer team; that of a leader of the fan club who is overcome by despair when he loses his life-long job; and that of one of the team managers who finds out he ha ...

A Day in the Life (2010)

The documentary tracks 19 hours of broadcasting from several brazilian TV channels making live surfing between channels. The result was edited latter. ...

Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão (2010)

Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 anos de Timão tells the saga of a team that was born from the hands of five workers to become a real social phenomenon. Rescues images never before seen footage as the first of Corinthians in 1929, plus historic interviews of ...

The Referee (2010)

Swedish soccer referee Martin Hansson had a successful journey towards his big dream in life, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Then one dark night in Paris on November 18th, 2009, all hell broke loose. ...

Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was (2009)

In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden, everything vanished. This film maps the spectacular trajectory of the ex-Army corporal that ruled as a monarch, and ...

Dare To Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team (2007)

Documentary chronicling the rise of U.S. women's soccer. Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and other players of note are profiled. ...

The Art of Football from A to Z (2006)

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties. Also included are reflections on soccer's impact on culture, includ ...

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005)

Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style. ...

Pelé Forever (2004)

The life of the "King of Football" Pelé is shown through testimonials from former players, friends and important celebrities of the time. Following a chronological order, several of his goals, key moves and facts that marked his career are displayed. ...

Born To Be Blind (2003)

Three blind sisters, Regina, Maria and Conceição, earn their living by singing in front of churches, in Brazil... They tell their amazing stories, full of drama, heartache, rape, poverty, death and hope. ...

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha (2002)

Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pelé and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became know ...

Conspiracy '58 (2002)

The greatest sport event in Sweden ever was without a doubt the soccer world cup of 1958. The film Conspiracy'58 is about the people who were there but most of all about the people who claim that it never took place at all. ...

Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)

After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup. ...

Laudrup - The Joy of Football (1997)

Rangers' Danish import Brian Laudrup reflects on a life in football and also demonstrates the skills that have singled him out from the Scottish Premier Division. He talks about his appearances for Denmark and Rangers, and comments on the state of modern f ...

VM-krönika 1994 (1994)

The summer of 1994, with the World Cup in the USA, became an enchanted Swedish football summer. Brolin, Dahlin, Ravelli and all the other bronze heroes created football fever throughout the country, and were celebrated at their homecoming by 50,000 people ...

Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser (1992)

The story of the portuguese serial kisser, who travelled the whole world searching famous people to kiss. ...

Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor (1989)

Pedro, a poor Portuguese immigrant, comes to Brazil to try to change his life, but ends up getting in trouble. He falls in love with the wife of one of his best friends and marries her; soon after, she cheats on him. ...

The Worlds Greatest Goals (1989)

The Golden Age of Soccer. See the greatest players from the greatest 20 years of World Cup History. 141 non-stop goals from Charlton, Hurst, Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio, Muller, Moore, Kempes, Rossi, Maradona and more! "The World's Greatest Goals" brings you th ...

1º de Abril, Brasil (1989)

The daily routine of a women's Republic in the late days of 1963 and early 1964 - before the military coup - is presented from the perspective of several characters, and the place's owner who is about to sell the house to an international company who wants ...

Hotshot (1987)

The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance. ...

Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol (1986)

The team of Galinheiro Futebol Clube, formed by emeritus fighters, has as technical Cardea, advised by three direct assistants: Elvis, former player as Cardinal and aspiring singer; Fumê, cook of Independência Futebol Clube, great team in which Cardeal a ...

Pedro Mico (1985)

A Minor Miracle (1983)

A group of orphans and their guardian get together to try to save their orphanage. ...

Escape to Victory (1981)

A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime. ...

Os Trombadinhas (1979)

In São Paulo, a businessman wants to rehabilitate street children, called "trombinhas", through a social project. After being discouraged by the police, he seeks help from the coach of the Santos Futebol Clube youth team. ...

Vivência de Campeões (1975)

This Is Pelé (1974)

A Marcha (1972)

A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions. ...

O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões (1971)

João-Sem-Direção knows Carvalhaes that proposes a blow to him. John does not accept the proposal, but ends up earning a hefty cash in the game. ...

Tostão - A Fera de Ouro (1970)

Documentary about Brazilian soccer player Tostão. ...

Superstição e Futebol (1969)

Religious beliefs linked to football. ...

True Brazil (1968)

In the late 1960s, Thomas Farkas imported equipment suitable for direct sound, and released a collection of documentaries called "Brasil Verdade" ("True Brazil"), after the Military Coup d'État took place in Brazil, which happened without any popular resi ...

Goal! (1966)

This entertaining documentary of the World Cup Soccer tournament of 1966 follows the 15 countries competing for the sport's most coveted prize. Nigel Patrick narrates, with commentary provided by Brian Glanville. The executive producer spent $336,000 on th ...

Subterrâneos do Futebol (1965)

The practices of football in Brazil and the issues surrounding the sport. Press, players as a commodity, the popular passion, the practice on the fields of várzea. The statements of Luiz Carlos de Freitas, a young promise of Palmeiras, and Feola's coach, ...

Ecco (1963)

A documentary highlighting some of the oddest, strangest and more grotesque examples of human behavior. Included are a tour of the Grand Guignol theater in Paris, a man who sticks long needles through his body, reindeer being castrated, and footage of lesb ...

O Rei Pelé (1962)

The story of Pelé, from his birth to his rise as one of the most prominent players in both Brazilian and worldwide soccer. ...

O Preço da Vitória (1959)

Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele. ...

Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol (1986)

The team of Galinheiro Futebol Clube, formed by emeritus fighters, has as technical Cardea, advised by three direct assistants: Elvis, former player as Cardinal and aspiring singer; Fumê, cook of Independência Futebol Clube, great team in which Cardeal a ...

Os Trombadinhas (1979)

In São Paulo, a businessman wants to rehabilitate street children, called "trombinhas", through a social project. After being discouraged by the police, he seeks help from the coach of the Santos Futebol Clube youth team. ...