

Contrapelota
Synopsis
A referee who is a Joan Manuel Serrat impersonator in the evenings, a coach who resorts to self-help phrases to motivate the team, an idol player with retirement plans, and a club official who comes up with ideas to help the club survive. What the film narrates is simple and honest: a portrait of the world of the promotion football league in Argentina.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Diego Crespo
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Ruiz, Diego Crespo
- Original Title
- Contrapelota
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Crespo
Guillermo Ruiz, Diego Crespo
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Crespo
Director
Guillermo Ruiz
Writer
Diego Crespo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Contrapelota.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contrapelota
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Contrapelota about?
A referee who is a Joan Manuel Serrat impersonator in the evenings, a coach who resorts to self-help phrases to motivate the team, an idol player with retirement plans, and a club official who comes up with ideas to help the club survive. What the film narrates is simple and honest: a portrait of the world of the promotion football league in Argentina.
Who directed Contrapelota?
Contrapelota was directed by Diego Crespo.
Who stars in Contrapelota?
The principal cast of Contrapelota includes Omar Santorelli, Domingo Sganga, Germán Bermúdez, Matías Cejas.
When was Contrapelota released and how long is it?
Contrapelota was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
