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Written in the Stars

2023 · 95 min

An upbeat, rousing recap of a historic tournament, built for fans who want the drama and the big moments.

Directed by
Ben Jones, Simon Bisset
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Sheen, Ángel Di María, Kylian Mbappé
Overview
Narrated by Welsh actor and football-fan, Michael Sheen, 'Written in the Stars' is the official film of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab World. The tournament was historic, unique and dramatic, culminating in one of the most unforgettable Finals in the history of sport. Argentina won their third trophy and Lionel Messi was crowned as the greatest player in history.

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Directed by
Ben Jones, Simon Bisset
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Sheen, Ángel Di María, Kylian Mbappé
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    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • sport
    • ambition
    • fate
    • identity
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness1
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Ben Jones, Simon Bisset, Eddie Mallina-Rourke, Caio Correa
    Written by
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    Starring
    Michael Sheen, Ángel Di María, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, Emiliano Martínez, Hervé Renard, Diego Maradona
    Music
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    Runtime
    95 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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