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The documentary features rare images of important moments in the trajectory of Tricolor Paulista and testimonials from important players of the club, such as Rogério Ceni, Raí, Careca, Dario Pereryra, Waldir Peres, Serginho Chulapa, Cafu, Pintado, Muricy Ramalho, Zetti, Zé Sérgio. And interviews with illustrious fans, such as the actor Lima Duarte, tennis player Fernando Meligeni and the musician Andreas Kisser.
Nov 2018
Directed by Martin Ainstein as part of the "Destino Futebol" series, the documentary, produced by ESPN Films, tells the moving story of former player and doctor Sócrates, who passed away on December 4, 2011. The documentary features testimonies from members of the former Corinthians player's family, including his brothers, among them the former player Raí, his mother, and his son Gustavo. Journalists Juca Kfouri, José Trajano, and Xico Sá are also interviewed, as well as musician Toquinho and former Corinthians and Brazilian national team teammates such as Zico and Wladimir. The production showcases Sócrates' time studying medicine in Ribeirão, his journey through the teams Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Flamengo, and, of course, the national team. It's a great story told by people who knew the idol, remembering key moments of Sócrates' career as a doctor, player, musician, and writer.
Feb 2014
The documentary Olympic Women, directed by Laís Bodanzky, shows that the history of women in sport is often entwined with the history of women as a whole. While so many Brazilian women were fighting for the right to vote, to divorce, and the right to free speech, some were fighting for the right to be present at one of the biggest events on the planet: the Olympics. And something that should have been simple and natural, was not. Some Olympic appearances were dramatic. Others, isolated and lonely. Just as in society, women in sport had to earn their rights by force.
Oct 2013
Documentary film about the Brazilian football club Atletico Mineiro, but also about something intangible: football, its emotion and imperishable spirit.
Mar 2021
Live transmission of Paul McCartney's Rio De Janeiro show on the 16th of December 2023, the final show of the 2023 part of his Got Back tour.
Dec 2023
A deep and sincere investigation into the close connection between Brazilian football and our country's society, to show that the 7-1 defeat we took from Germany in 2014 is just “the visible defeat” of all the others that Brazil has suffered, not only on the field, but off it as well.
Jun 2018
Haílton Corrêa de Arruda, better known as Manga, maintained his residence in Ecuador. His and his wife's dream was Maria Cecília Cisneros to return to live in Brazil. At the beginning of the announcement of the pandemic, Manga arrived in Brazil to be honored by the players of Botafogo, to meet his only son who has not been there for years and to come across the transforming invitation of actor Stepan Nercessian.
Sep 2020
Oct 2016
May 2023
Dec 2022
Documentary about the 1976 game Fluminense x Corinthians.
Sep 2016
Nov 2024
Sep 2023
Jul 2025
May 2016
Mar 2018
Jan 2021
Jun 2024
Nov 2015