The Circle of Ball

GENRE: Documentary

DURATION: 05 x 25 min

LOGLINE: An intimate portrait of the subjects, their particularities, motivations, conflicts, and frustrations as they pursue their dream of becoming and remaining professional football players.

 

 

SYNOPSIS

Juliana is 12 years old, a fan of Internacional, who dreams of becoming a professional football player. Miguel, also 12, a fan of Grêmio, wants to be the best player in the world.

Although they don’t know each other, they have a lot in common. Each, in a different way, reveals what football means in their lives.

Two years later, Juliana, now focused on her school grades, wants to become a forensic expert. In her backyard, the three balls still dominate the scene.

Miguel, still faithful to his love for the four lines, yet tired, is considering going to law school.

Each of the five regions of the nation, from beginning to end of their careers, a Miguel and a Juliana will be the protagonists of this story.

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EPISODE ONE

WHEN MY DAY COMES

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CREW

Research: Flávia Matzenbacher and Thaís Brito

Screenplay: Rafa Munhoz, Flávia Matzenbacher and Luís Mário Fontoura

Direction: Luís Mário Fontoura and Flávia Matzenbacher  

Direction of photography: Eduardo Izquierdo

Production: Flávia Matzenbacher

Editing: Lúcio Born

 

PRODUCTION