Pelé

2021 1h 48m PT

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 218

Documentary

Synopsis

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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 footballer who personified football as art.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pelé
Self
Zagallo
Self
Gilberto Gil
Self
Benedita da Silva
Self
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Self
Amarildo
Self
Rivelino
Self
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive Photos)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Tryhorn
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Countries: United Kingdom, Brazil

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Brazil.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Tryhorn, shot by Michael Latham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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8 / 8

CAST

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Pelé and Zagallo and Gilberto Gil carry the top of the cast.

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The take

David Tryhorn directs. Michael Latham behind the camera. Gabriel Ferreira scores. Julian Hart cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, Brazil. Dialogue in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Brazil.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by David Tryhorn, shot by Michael Latham. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Gabriel Ferreira. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Julian Hart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Pelé and Zagallo and Gilberto Gil carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt13842562 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "sports", "world cup", "biography", "football (soccer)".