The Discreet Charm of a Champion (2015)
“The Discreet Charm of a Champion” portrays one of the quietest athletes in Brazilian sport. Record holder in participations in Olympics, five in total, the lifter Fofão, about to complete 30 years of career, brings with it a trajectory of patience. He waited more than a decade on the bench to become the biggest winner in Brazilian volleyball. Through it, it is possible to portray 30 years of the sport in the country and characteristics inherent to great athletes: humility and perseverance.
Director: Fabio Meira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Cast
- Fofão - Self
- Bernardinho - Self
- José Roberto Guimarães - Self
- Fabiana Claudino - Self
- Virna Dias - Self
- Fernanda Venturini - Self
- João Marcio Oliveira Pnto - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Daniela Cajías, Roman Lechapelier
Editing: Willem Dias
Production: Roseira Filmes, Lacuna Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Fabio Meira
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Discreet Charm of a Champion about?
- “The Discreet Charm of a Champion” portrays one of the quietest athletes in Brazilian sport. Record holder in participations in Olympics, five in total, the lifter Fofão, about to complete 30 years of career, brings with it a trajectory of patience. He waited more than a decade on the bench to become the biggest winner in Brazilian volleyball. Through it, it is possible to portray 30 years of the sport in the country and characteristics inherent to great athletes: humility and perseverance.
- Who directed The Discreet Charm of a Champion?
- The Discreet Charm of a Champion was directed by Fabio Meira.
- Who stars in The Discreet Charm of a Champion?
- The Discreet Charm of a Champion stars Fofão, Bernardinho, José Roberto Guimarães, Fabiana Claudino, Virna Dias, Fernanda Venturini.
- How long is The Discreet Charm of a Champion?
- The Discreet Charm of a Champion has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Discreet Charm of a Champion?
- The Discreet Charm of a Champion is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Discreet Charm of a Champion produced?
- The Discreet Charm of a Champion was produced in Brazil.