Diego Maradona

A fascinating documentary dealing with the various facets of Diego Maradona who is undoubtedly an emblematic figure of the soccer world, like Pelé, Lionel Messi, Johan Cruijff, Franz Beckenbauer or (I'm French!) Michel Platini. We may see again, with an indescribable pleasure, the phenomenal ascent of this genius then the glory, in the 80s, with the Argentine victory at the World Cup organized by the Mexicans in 1986 and the very first victory of the Neapolitans in the Italian Serie A in 1987. Then, we sadly witness his descent into hell and the Italian ingratitude as sudden as pathetic. A sober and synthetic work about the extra-ordinary life of Diego Maradona.

To be honest, before this movie I thought I knew everything I needed to know about Maradona. However, after it finished, I was shocked and embarrassed at how much I didn't know. I actually had 0 idea about his life and struggles. This movie is not to make you feel sorry for him, because, we all can make good and bad choices when we are placed in front of a decision, but in the end, you can't help feeling sorry for him. This is a must watch for all football fans.

An absolute masterpiece of unseen footage, compiled to make a brilliant and heartbreaking story of Maradona's troubled life!

A compelling documentary. Really shows the adoration of the man himself and the power that football has to shift the mindset of the community. The film focuses mostly on his time at Napoli and I had very little Idea about what happened when they signed him. Certainly worth a watch

As a footballer, he was in a different category altogether. So full of skill and passion... capable of miracles like taking a mediocre team to the pinnacle.

As a person, impossible not to relate too and ultimately to love. The story of Elvis Presley, Morrison, Janis and many others who shone very brigtly at a huge cost.

The film is excellent and helped me understand this very complex character. Highly recommended.