Maradona by Kusturica

2008 1h 30m EN

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6.3

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6.7

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★6.3TMDB · 158★6.7IMDB · 6,687

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Diego Maradona
Self
Manu Chao
Self
Emir Kusturica
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emir Kusturica
Writers: Emir Kusturica
Languages: English, Italian, Serbian, French, Spanish
Countries: Spain, France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, Italian, Serbian, French, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emir Kusturica, shot by Rolo Pulpeiro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Svetolik 'Mića' Zajc 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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Diego Maradona and Manu Chao and Emir Kusturica carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Emir Kusturica directs. Rolo Pulpeiro behind the camera. Stribor Kusturica scores. Svetolik 'Mića' Zajc cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, France. Dialogue in English, Italian, Serbian, French, Spanish.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, Italian, Serbian, French, Spanish.
4International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.
5Directed by Emir Kusturica, shot by Rolo Pulpeiro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Stribor Kusturica. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Svetolik 'Mića' Zajc shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Diego Maradona and Manu Chao and Emir Kusturica carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0454976 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.