Football is God (2010)
An exploration between faith and football, following three fans of the legendary Club Atlético "Boca" Juniors in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hernán is an intellectual intoxicated by a love for Boca he cannot shake off, torn between reason and his passion for Boca. Pablo is a working class man that believes that the former Boca player Diego Maradona is a God. La Tía (The Auntie) is an old eccentric, she considers Boca players her sons. Football is God is a film about football, faith, passion and the need for being part of something bigger than one self.
Director: Ole Bendtzen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Sanna Salmenkallio
Editing: Nils Pagh Andersen
Production: Final Cut for Real, Making Movies
Country: Denmark, Finland
Language: Dansk, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ole Bendtzen
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Football is God about?
- An exploration between faith and football, following three fans of the legendary Club Atlético "Boca" Juniors in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hernán is an intellectual intoxicated by a love for Boca he cannot shake off, torn between reason and his passion for Boca. Pablo is a working class man that believes that the former Boca player Diego Maradona is a God. La Tía (The Auntie) is an old eccentric, she considers Boca players her sons. Football is God is a film about football, faith, passion and the need for being part of something bigger than one self.
- Who directed Football is God?
- Football is God was directed by Ole Bendtzen.
- Who stars in Football is God?
- Football is God stars Hernan, Pablo, La Tía.
- How long is Football is God?
- Football is God has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Football is God?
- Football is God is a Documentary film.
- Where was Football is God produced?
- Football is God was produced in Denmark, Finland.