The Beautiful Game
20201h 15m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- Sweden
About
In the Ivorian capital Abidjan, the boys are fantasizing about life as a footballer in Europe. For many of them football is a ticket to a brighter future for themselves and their families. The dream suddenly comes true for one of them when a Swedish agent takes the merely 17-year old talent to a club in Stockholm. From the moment he is scouted to his arrival in the cold North, the expectations of the young talent are enormous. Everybody, from his family to his agents and new club put their hopes into him. But can he with stand the pressure that goes hand in hand with a career in professional football?
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Olof Berglind
- Writing
- Olof Berglind
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Mar 26, 2020
- Studio
- B-Reel Films
Cast
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