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The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

2022 · 105 min

A measured, talking-heads retelling of a notorious sporting betrayal, more interesting in its drama than its presentation.

Directed by
David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Luís Figo, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Carlos
Overview
This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.

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  • Netflix
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Directed by
David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Luís Figo, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Carlos
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • betrayal
    • obsession
    • loyalty
    • ambition
    • celebrity
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
    Starring
    Luís Figo, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Hierro, José Ramón de la Morena, Jorge Valdano, Paulo Futre, José Veiga
    Music
    Rival Consoles
    Cinematography
    Tim Cragg, Andrew White
    Runtime
    105 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English, Spanish

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