Eighteam
“The epic Chipolopolo journey from tragedy to triumph”
Synopsis
The resurrection of Zambia's national football team after losing 18 players in a plane crash in Gabon in 1993. A 18-year road of reconstruction until destiny makes its move: in Gabon, Zambia becomes African Champion after a long 18 penalty-shoot-out.
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- Director
- Juan Rodriguez-Briso
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Rodriguez-Briso
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Eighteam
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Zambia
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Michael Nyman
Leandro Tolchinsky
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Department Leadership Roster
Leandro Tolchinsky
Editor
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Writer
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Director
Juan Rodriguez-Briso
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eighteam
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What is Eighteam about?
The resurrection of Zambia's national football team after losing 18 players in a plane crash in Gabon in 1993. A 18-year road of reconstruction until destiny makes its move: in Gabon, Zambia becomes African Champion after a long 18 penalty-shoot-out.
Who directed Eighteam?
Eighteam was directed by Juan Rodriguez-Briso.
Who stars in Eighteam?
The principal cast of Eighteam includes Kalusha Bwalya.
When was Eighteam released and how long is it?
Eighteam was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Eighteam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eighteam was composed by Michael Nyman.