Dribbling Fate (1998)
Life has moved too fast for Mane. at the age of 50 he watches the slow sacrifice of his ideals. His wife, Lucy, has locked him in to a daily routine. His work in a small commercial shop and grocer's has worn him out. His dreams have evaporated into the drought of the beaten earth of Mindelo. Now forgotten, with his past as a great football player for Mindelense, in St Vincent in Cape Verde, he only has the belated compassion of his friends, neighbours, and cafe companions: "He was important", "He was the keeper in Cape Verde", "He could have played for Benfica!" Mane rejects the loss of his status as a hero. When training a youth team he sees himself again in KALU, a rebellious but talented youth. He is guided by a whirlwind of thoughts; he was also young, had opportunities, felt the sting of love and wasted his flame. A beaten leather ball shines in his hands once again, Benfica, his club, calls him to the Portuguese Cup Final.
Cast
- Carlos Germano - Mane
- Benita Lopes - Lucy
- Paulo Miranda - Kalu
- Sílvia Rizzo - Belinha
- Diogo Dória - Segurança
- Rita Loureiro - Julia
- Horácio Santos - Americo
- Figueira Cid - Joaquim
- Daniel Martinho - Alberto
- Carlos Rodrigues - Funcionario
Screenplay
Themes
Football Passion
Keywords
midlife crisis, football (soccer)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dribbling Fate about?
- Life has moved too fast for Mane. at the age of 50 he watches the slow sacrifice of his ideals. His wife, Lucy, has locked him in to a daily routine. His work in a small commercial shop and grocer's has worn him out. His dreams have evaporated into the drought of the beaten earth of Mindelo. Now forgotten, with his past as a great football player for Mindelense, in St Vincent in Cape Verde, he only has the belated compassion of his friends, neighbours, and cafe companions: "He was important", "He was the keeper in Cape Verde", "He could have played for Benfica!" Mane rejects the loss of his status as a hero. When training a youth team he sees himself again in KALU, a rebellious but talented youth. He is guided by a whirlwind of thoughts; he was also young, had opportunities, felt the sting of love and wasted his flame. A beaten leather ball shines in his hands once again, Benfica, his club, calls him to the Portuguese Cup Final.
- Who directed Dribbling Fate?
- Dribbling Fate was directed by Fernando Vendrell.
- Who stars in Dribbling Fate?
- Dribbling Fate stars Carlos Germano, Benita Lopes, Paulo Miranda, Sílvia Rizzo, Diogo Dória, Rita Loureiro.
- How long is Dribbling Fate?
- Dribbling Fate has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Dribbling Fate?
- Dribbling Fate is a Drama film.
- Where was Dribbling Fate produced?
- Dribbling Fate was produced in Portugal, Cape Verde.
- What are the themes of Dribbling Fate?
- The themes of Dribbling Fate include: Football Passion.