Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

A bittersweet, nostalgic look at two football legends, contrasting triumph and tragedy with a measured, reflective pace.

Directed by

Jean-Christophe Rosé

Genres

Tv movie, Documentary

Starring

Pelé, Garrincha

Overview

Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pelé and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became known as the world's greatest footballer, the other died a broken alcoholic at the age of 49.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, class, race, addiction

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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