Prime Video reveals the first images of its event film on Roger Federer

Prime Video reveals the first images of its event film on Roger Federer

Roger Federer’s farewell

From the last match, a double with Rafael Nadal September 23, 2022 at the Laver Cup, Roger Federer enjoy a well-deserved retirement. The Swiss tennis player, holder of 103 ATP singles titles, including 20 Grand Slam tournamentshas seen some of his statistics surpassed by those of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, particularly in the Slam where the former now has 22 titles and the latter 24. But the older Big 3 he still has a special aura and remains considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of tennis and one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the sport.

Roger Federer – Wimbledon 2017 ©Adrian Dennis/AFP

A documentary with images never seen before

This is why Prime Video has decided to dedicate an exceptional documentary to him, and why putting it online on June 20th will be an event. Directed by Asif Kapadia, director who won the 2016 Oscar for best documentary film for Amythis documentary titled Federer: Last twelve days This is how Roger Federer’s last days before his retirement are described. The first images were revealed in a trailer (video at the top of the article) very touching.

Roger Federer - Roger Federer: the last twelve days ©Prime Video
Roger Federer – Roger Federer: the last twelve days ©Prime Video

These images from this period, initially shot with the aim of preserving personal archives, serve to show how Roger Federer managed, in his private life, the preparation and announcement of his sporting retirement. But they also serve as entry points to show other images. Those of his greatest victories. Those of his rivalry and also of his friendship with Rafael Nadal. Without forgetting the difficult moments, the beginnings… Various personalities intervene in this documentary to tell the story of the man he is and the sportsman he was.

With Asif Kapadia at the helm and who, besidesAmyhe made a splash with documentaries Seine AND Diego Maradonatwo other planetary idols, this one Federer: Last twelve days could make its mark and, if successful, compete for prestigious prizes

Source: Cine Serie

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