Ginga
Synopsis
An awe-inspiring documentary exploring what makes Brazil one of the greatest footballing nations ever: ‘ginga’, the mysterious, indefinable magical quality of rhythm and movement which sets the Brazilian game apart from the rest. Produced by Fernando Mereilles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and directed by three up-and-coming young filmmakers, Ginga follows seven young footballers from a diverse range of social and ethnic backgrounds, providing a glimpse into the passionate culture that produces some of the world’s finest footballers.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Machado, Hank Levine, Tocha Alves
- Original Title
- Ginga
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Machado, Hank Levine, Tocha Alves
Lessandro Sócrates
Department Leadership Roster
Lessandro Sócrates
Editor
Marcelo Machado
Director
Hank Levine
Director
Tocha Alves
Director
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What is Ginga about?
An awe-inspiring documentary exploring what makes Brazil one of the greatest footballing nations ever: ‘ginga’, the mysterious, indefinable magical quality of rhythm and movement which sets the Brazilian game apart from the rest. Produced by Fernando Mereilles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and directed by three up-and-coming young filmmakers, Ginga follows seven young footballers from a diverse range of social and ethnic backgrounds, providing a glimpse into the passionate culture that produces some of the world’s finest footballers.
Who directed Ginga?
Ginga was directed by Marcelo Machado, Hank Levine, Tocha Alves.
Who stars in Ginga?
The principal cast of Ginga includes Not specified.
When was Ginga released and how long is it?
Ginga was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.