Directed by:
Frédéric AuburtinCinematography:
Inti BrionesComposer:
Jean-Pascal BeintusCast:
Tim Roth, Sam Neill, Jemima West, Gérard Depardieu, Thomas Kretschmann, Fisher Stevens, Antonio de la Torre, Jason Barry, Nicholas Gleaves, Anthony Higgins (more)VOD (1)
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A docudrama about three men who join forces on an ambitious project: the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). They overcame enormous obstacles and unrelenting controversy to make the World Cup a reality. A group of passionate European mavericks join forces on an ambitious project: the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). An epic, untold story that brings to life the inspiring saga of the World Cup and the three determined men who created it. Driven by their vision and passion, Jules Rimet, Joao Havelange and Sepp Blatter, overcame their doubts and fought obstacles and scandals to make the World Cup a reality. Spanning the tumultuous 20th Century, this timeless saga celebrates the game that, despite it all, became not just a worldwide sport, but an expression of hope, spirit, and unity. (HBO Europe)
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Tim Roth
UK
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Sam Neill
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Jemima West
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Gérard Depardieu
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Thomas Kretschmann
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Fisher Stevens
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Antonio de la Torre
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Jason Barry
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Nicholas Gleaves
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Anthony Higgins
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Martin Jarvis
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Sean Campion
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Steven Elder
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Fabienne Hadorn
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Richard Dillane
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