Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un (2008)

Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un (2008) poster

October 8, 2005. Togo, one of Africa's poorest countries, qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in its history. The achievement is not only historic; it also hastens the end of the bloody civil war that has been ravaging the country for several months. On the eve of the World Cup opening in Germany, hopes are high in Lomé, the capital of Togo, that the national team will restore pride and prosperity to an entire people. However, disillusionment quickly sets in. The team had not even entered the competition when it was already beset by endless internal problems. What if soccer, in the end, was nothing more than a reflection of the deep-seated problems that have been plaguing Africa for years?

Director: Pierre Morath, Nicholas Peart
Genre: Documentary
Release Date:
Production: Tarantula
Country: Togo
Language: Èʋegbe, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

politics, africa, world cup, football (soccer), west african, togo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un about?
October 8, 2005. Togo, one of Africa's poorest countries, qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in its history. The achievement is not only historic; it also hastens the end of the bloody civil war that has been ravaging the country for several months. On the eve of the World Cup opening in Germany, hopes are high in Lomé, the capital of Togo, that the national team will restore pride and prosperity to an entire people. However, disillusionment quickly sets in. The team had not even entered the competition when it was already beset by endless internal problems. What if soccer, in the end, was nothing more than a reflection of the deep-seated problems that have been plaguing Africa for years?
Who directed Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un?
Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un was directed by Pierre Morath, Nicholas Peart.
What genre is Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un?
Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un is a Documentary film.
Where was Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un produced?
Togo, le foot et la politique ne font qu'un was produced in Togo.