Contragolpe (2017)

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On April 16, 2016, a devastating earthquake shakes the Ecuadorian coast. Independiente del Valle, a young soccer team from the Sangolquí Valley, invents a new face for soccer by donating the box office from Copa Libertadores tickets. The club joins the solidarity gestures of a united country. For a moment, sport is seized by a spirit that brings it closer to the realm of pure play. What happens, then, when the game stops being just a game? Is something new invented?

Director: Andrés Cornejo Pinto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Ana María Prieto
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

football (soccer) team

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contragolpe about?
On April 16, 2016, a devastating earthquake shakes the Ecuadorian coast. Independiente del Valle, a young soccer team from the Sangolquí Valley, invents a new face for soccer by donating the box office from Copa Libertadores tickets. The club joins the solidarity gestures of a united country. For a moment, sport is seized by a spirit that brings it closer to the realm of pure play. What happens, then, when the game stops being just a game? Is something new invented?
Who directed Contragolpe?
Contragolpe was directed by Andrés Cornejo Pinto.
How long is Contragolpe?
Contragolpe has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Contragolpe?
Contragolpe is a Documentary film.
Where was Contragolpe produced?
Contragolpe was produced in Ecuador.