Messi

"This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man."

2014 1h 33m ES

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 256

Documentary

Synopsis

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His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.

“This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man.”

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Cast

Lionel Messi
Self
Johan Cruijff
Self
César Luis Menotti
Self
Andrés Iniesta
Self
Alejandro Sabella
Self
Gerard Piqué
Self
Javier Mascherano
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Álex de la Iglesia
Writers: Jorge Valdano
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Domingo González shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lionel Messi and Johan Cruijff and César Luis Menotti carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3538766 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Álex de la Iglesia directs. Domingo González cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2Editor Domingo González shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
3Lionel Messi and Johan Cruijff and César Luis Menotti carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man.".
5IMDB entry: tt3538766 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.