The Beautiful Game
Synopsis
In the Ivorian capital Abidjan, the boys are fantasizing about life as a footballer in Europe. For many of them football is a ticket to a brighter future for themselves and their families. The dream suddenly comes true for one of them when a Swedish agent takes the merely 17-year old talent to a club in Stockholm. From the moment he is scouted to his arrival in the cold North, the expectations of the young talent are enormous. Everybody, from his family to his agents and new club put their hopes into him. But can he with stand the pressure that goes hand in hand with a career in professional football?
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- Director
- Olof Berglind
- Screenplay & Story
- Olof Berglind
- Original Title
- The Beautiful Game
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Release Date
- 26/03/2020
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- B-Reel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olof Berglind
Olof Berglind
Fredrik Heinig
Department Leadership Roster
Olof Berglind
Director
Olof Berglind
Writer
Fredrik Heinig
Producer
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What is The Beautiful Game about?
In the Ivorian capital Abidjan, the boys are fantasizing about life as a footballer in Europe. For many of them football is a ticket to a brighter future for themselves and their families. The dream suddenly comes true for one of them when a Swedish agent takes the merely 17-year old talent to a club in Stockholm. From the moment he is scouted to his arrival in the cold North, the expectations of the young talent are enormous. Everybody, from his family to his agents and new club put their hopes into him. But can he with stand the pressure that goes hand in hand with a career in professional football?
Who directed The Beautiful Game?
The Beautiful Game was directed by Olof Berglind.
Who stars in The Beautiful Game?
The principal cast of The Beautiful Game includes Kossonou Odilon.
When was The Beautiful Game released and how long is it?
The Beautiful Game was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.