Exactly two years ago, the world greeted Diego Armando Maradona Franco, a great idol of Argentine and world football. In celebration of the life and career of the star who passed away on November 25, 2020, the prepared a list of films about Maradona.
Great idol of Napoli, champion and great protagonist of the 1986 World Cup, considered by many as the greatest Argentine player of all time, and one of the best in the world, Diego Maradona had a long career, passing through different clubs, great moments with the Argentine national team, and also many controversies.
For all these reasons, the Argentinian star is an ideal character for cinema, and several directors have already exploited his genius and personality to create great films, both historical documentaries and fiction.
Below, we’ve selected some of the best works involving Maradona. Watch:
Diego Maradona
We cannot talk about films about Maradona without mentioning the documentary “Diego Maradona”, released in 2019 and directed by the acclaimed Asif Kapadia. The film focuses on the time he played for Napoli, Italy, spanning his entire career and life.
Sinopsys: In July 1984, Diego Maradona arrives in Italy to play for Napoli. One of the most celebrated footballers in history, the Argentine ace led the team to its first major championship and spent seven years breaking records.
Where to watch: HBO Max
Maradona reserved
Released in 2017, “Maradona Confidencial” is a short documentary about the gamer created by National Geographic and features interviews with people close to the star.
Synopsis: The documentary tells the story of Diego Armando Maradona, the greatest footballer of all time. This documentary will delve into the most controversial and fascinating years of his career, through the words of those closest to him, as well as a vast collection of graphic memoirs.
Where to watch it: Star+
Maradona of Kusturica
Directed by Emir Kusturica, the film released in 2008 offers a complete picture of the life and career of Followed🇧🇷 The differential of the documentary “Maradona por Kusturica” ​​is that the director had wide access to the former player. There, Maradona himself comments on his childhood, career and personal problems, which ended up going public.
Synopsis: Diego Maradona, bad in England (the hand of God) and adored in Argentina, where he was world champion as a player, coached his country’s national team in the South African Cup. Kusturica had unlimited access to the player and tells the story of him, from his humble beginnings to worldwide fame, as well as drug and alcohol addiction and being overweight.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
the hand of God
Finally, the 2021 film “A Mão de Deus” is not exactly about Maradona, although the Argentine is present in the feature film. The acclaimed Paolo Sorrentino’s fiction is a sort of autobiography of the director and the city of Naples. The work was nominated for an Oscar for international cinema in 2022.
Synopsis: In 1980s Naples, a young football fan faces a family tragedy that defines his uncertain but promising future as a filmmaker.
Where to watch: Netflix
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