In this euphoric period of the World Cup, unfortunately we do not have many games left to put in our mouths. To deal with this, we offer you a list of sports films that have thrilled us and that have given us emotions similar to those of the thrilling matches of the World Cup.
Pelé: birth of a legend
We no longer present it to you but this film is a nugget in this field. He transcribes the steps of the Brazilian legend and gives us indescribable thrills especially with the scene where he scores THE goal that allows Brazil to win the World Cup.
Synopsis: The incredible rise of the football legend who, thanks to an extraordinary style and dint of determination, triumphed over all obstacles and ended up becoming the inspiration of an entire country while changing it forever. From his childhood in the favelas to his entry into the club FC Santos, his talent led him to the 1958 World Cup where at the age of only 17, he scored the decisive goal that crowned Brazil with the world title.
Invictus
This one too, we no longer present it to you. A film inspired by a true story, wonderfully directed by Clint Eastwood, which touches us in the beauty of sport and what it means to a country. We find in the cast the genius actors Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon for a touching and moving story.
Synopsis : In 1994, the election of Nelson Mandela marks the end of apartheid, but South Africa remains a nation deeply divided racially and economically. To unify the country and give every citizen a source of pride, Mandela embraced sport and made common cause with the captain of the modest South African rugby team. Their bet: to present themselves at the 1995 World Championship…
The Lords
We move on to another register with this French comedy by Olivier Dahan. Certainly it's not the best French comedy there is, but it's a film that speaks to us and makes us laugh. Sport is also that, it is underdogs who dethrone the best teams. In football, anything can happen and this film is the perfect illustration of that.
Synopsis : Patrick Orbéra, in his fifties, is a former football glory who has totally missed his conversion. Unemployed, alcoholic and ruined, he is no longer even allowed to see his daughter, Laura. Forced by a judge to find a stable job, he has no choice but to go to a small Breton island to coach the local football team. If they win the next 3 games, they will raise enough money to save the cannery of the island, placed in receivership and which employs half of the inhabitants. Patrick Orbéra is immediately faced with a major obstacle: turning fishermen into quasi-professional footballers. He then decided to call on his former teammates to help him raise the small Breton club among the big ones…
The Little Princes
Here, Vianney Lebasque's film reminds us that football is not without risks and requires certain sacrifices. The life of a player is not always rosy and The Little Princes makes us understand this. Both touching and interesting, we follow here the first steps in the training center of a young prodigy through stories of friendship, first love and competitions.
Synopsis : JB, a 16-year-old prodigy, is the last to join the training center where the greatest hopes of the round ball evolve. Between friendship, competition, rivalries and his attraction to Lila, a young girl passionate about street art, JB will have to fight despite his heavy secret that could prevent him from achieving his dream.
The Blind Side
A widely awarded film about American football. The Blind Side is a touching film with talented actors like Sandra Bullock. Here, we follow the journey of a young African-American who does not have an easy life. Fortunately, he will find his way in sports and more specifically in American football. This film shows us that sport is also a way for us to escape, to get out of our life of misery and that we must never refuse the help offered to us.
Synopsis: Dive into the world of American football. In Tennessee, Michael Oher, a young African-American, finds his calling thanks to the love of his adoptive family and his talent for football.
It is true that two days without World Cup matches is a long time but now you will have something to do! Rediscover these cult films while waiting for the next matches including the one in 2 hours. And don't forget, go blue!
