Soccer Days

2003 1h 53m ES

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6.0

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6.2

IMDB

★6.0TMDB · 76★6.2IMDB · 3,237

Comedy

Synopsis

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A comedic romp that celebrates the power of friendship to turn your life around, Dias de Futbol introduces us to Antonio, an ex-convict and amateur shrink who convinces his pals that the best way to overcome their midlife crises and lack of success with women is to reassemble their old soccer team and win something in life, even if only a local championship. Directed by David Serrano. Starring Alberto San Juan, Natalia Verbeke (Dot the I, Son of the Bride), Pere Ponce, and Fernando Tejero.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ernesto Alterio
Antonio
Alberto San Juan
Jorge
Natalia Verbeke
Violeta
María Esteve
Carla
Fernando Tejero
Serafín
Pere Ponce
Carlos
Nathalie Poza
Patricia
Secun de la Rosa
Gonzalo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Serrano
Writers: David Serrano, Mischa Alexander, Jean van de Velde
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: Spain

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Serrano, shot by Kiko de la Rica. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Miguel Malla. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rosario Sáinz de Rozas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ernesto Alterio and Alberto San Juan and Natalia Verbeke carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0377834 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 76 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Serrano directs. Kiko de la Rica behind the camera. Miguel Malla scores. Rosario Sáinz de Rozas cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
3Directed by David Serrano, shot by Kiko de la Rica. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Miguel Malla. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Rosario Sáinz de Rozas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ernesto Alterio and Alberto San Juan and Natalia Verbeke carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0377834 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 76 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.