Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes
Botafogo & Seus Heróis Improváveis
Synopsis
In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphael Dias, Chico Vereza
- Screenplay & Story
- Chico Vereza
- Original Title
- Botafogo & Seus Heróis Improváveis
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Jubarte Creative Production BR, Kailash Cine (BR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raphael Dias, Chico Vereza
Chico Vereza
Raphael Dias, Guga Millet
Ric Liuzzi, Bruno Liuzzi
Ana Luiza Cassalta, Raphael Dias, Elisa Brites, Vitoria Capuchinho
Department Leadership Roster
Raphael Dias
Director
Chico Vereza
Director
Ana Luiza Cassalta
Producer
Raphael Dias
Director of Photography
Chico Vereza
Screenplay
Ric Liuzzi
Editor
Bruno Liuzzi
Editor
Vitoria Capuchinho
Producer
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What is Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes about?
In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
Who directed Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes?
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes was directed by Raphael Dias, Chico Vereza.
Who stars in Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes?
The principal cast of Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes includes Fernando Kallás, Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos, Paulo Vinícius Coelho, Aline Bordalo, Bernardo Braga.
When was Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes released and how long is it?
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.