Maradona - The Hand Of God

There have been countless books, songs, films, and endless talk about the most famous soccer player in the world. Born in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, amidst the fields, sheet metal, jobs, and poverty, he fell hopelessly in love with something that would carry him to true greatness: soccer. Still a young boy, he started playing with the "cebollitas." And, seemingly solely by virtue of his character and tremendous passion, he achieved world fame to become the greatest player in all history.

He is loved, hated, worshipped. There is a church in Buenos Aires with a Maradona shrine. Like so many who achieved glory at such a young age, Diego discovered suffering. He made friends and enemies, collected wounds and triumphs. Talent and honesty are his strongest characteristics. He will talk about anything, and often what he should not. He faces life point-blank, suffers, has fun. He never backs down. Perhaps the best match he has ever won is with life itself. This is a film about a genius who has brought happiness to so many multitudes by simply watching him. It depicts his achievements, but also reveals his pain and self-abuse. For millions, it is like meeting a god on earth.

The film is titled for his illegal "Hand of God" goal, which brought about the English defeat at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match, continues to exacerbate the contention between England and Argentina that has existed since the Falklands War.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 17 Februari, 2008