Completed - ITALIAN - Documentary - 75 minutes
The exciting italian triumph at the Spain 1982 Football World Cup. 40 years later.
Year of production : 2022 Director(s) : Manlio CASTAGNA Writer(s) : Manuela CACCIAMANI, Manlio CASTAGNA Cast : Marco GIALLINI Producer(s) : One more PICTURES, Rai CINEMA, Rai COM
The name of Nando Martellini still makes italians become excited; even those who don’t love football. It was an unexpected achievment, after an hard start made by defeats, debates and news blackout. At a certain point, against Argentina and Brasile, the italian team totally changed way of playing unexpectedly winning the 1982 Football World Cup. That experience became a bright example of obstinacy, pride and high dignity. No one but the italian team, the “1982 guys”, believed that result was possible! It was a gratitude and redeption story which has a main character: Enzo Bearzot, the coach, who also was a kind of mentor and a spirtual father of the team. He was not looking for easy acclamation; instead he really fought for loyalty, respect and for harmony among players. We want to tell the Heroes Journey during the 1982 Football World Cup by the engaging voice of Marco Giallini: A 11 step - journey made of 11 turning point of the story as the number of the palyers who faced the adventure.
Country(ies) : ITALY
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