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20181h 22mArgentina

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Diego Crespo

Screenplay & Story

Guillermo Ruiz, Diego Crespo

Department Leadership Roster

Diego Crespo

Director

Guillermo Ruiz

Writer

Diego Crespo

Writer

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.