DIAMANTINO
by Gabriel Abrantes & Daniel Schmidt. 2018. 92 min.
Diamantino, the world's premiere soccer star loses his special touch and ends his career in disgrace. Searching for a new purpose, the international icon sets on a delirious odyssey where he confronts neo-fascism, the refugee crisis, genetic modification, and the hunt for the source of genius. Cannes award winner and official selection at New York Film Festival.
Gabriel Abrantes & Daniel Schmidt in person.
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