Messi
“This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man.”
Synopsis
His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.
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Lionel Messi
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Johan Cruijff
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César Luis Menotti
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Andrés Iniesta
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Alejandro Sabella
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Gerard Piqué
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Javier Mascherano
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Jorge Valdano
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Ramon Besa
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Diego Maradona
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Zlatan Ibrahimović
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Carles Puyol
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Sergio Ramos
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Arjen Robben
Self
Frank Rijkaard
Self
Pepe
Self
José Mourinho
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Valdano
- Original Score
- Joan Valent
- Original Title
- Messi
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álex de la Iglesia
Jorge Valdano
Joan Valent
Domingo González
Department Leadership Roster
Álex de la Iglesia
Director
Jorge Valdano
Writer
Domingo González
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Messi about?
His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.
Who directed Messi?
Messi was directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
Who stars in Messi?
The principal cast of Messi includes Lionel Messi, Johan Cruijff, César Luis Menotti, Andrés Iniesta, Alejandro Sabella.
When was Messi released and how long is it?
Messi was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Messi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Messi was composed by Joan Valent.