The Beautiful Game

2012

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Across Africa, people are using soccer to lift themselves up, to create change in their communities and to pave the way for progress. The Film follows several unforgettable Africans who are ... Read allAcross Africa, people are using soccer to lift themselves up, to create change in their communities and to pave the way for progress. The Film follows several unforgettable Africans who are beating the odds on and off the pitch.Across Africa, people are using soccer to lift themselves up, to create change in their communities and to pave the way for progress. The Film follows several unforgettable Africans who are beating the odds on and off the pitch.

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- Victor Buhler

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7.2/10

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Director
- Victor Buhler

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7allan-macdonald57

Interesting insight into the lives of these young men

Well constructed film albeit a little longer than necessary in reviewing some of the characters otherwise an interesting insight in to the aspirations of these young men. The plight of them, especially when they are exploited by the game's charlatans is heartbreaking but their persistence is to be lauded. Perhaps it could have been shortened by shortening the time spent on each character a little and perhaps a précis of their achievements at the end of the film. Well researched and investigative journalism on a subject largely unknown outside the African sub continent. For anyone interested in the game and the heartache experienced by 99.9% of the aspiring players it is worth watching.

10marie-523-578141

Beautiful and moving

Watch this movie and Invictus back to back. Maybe hope for this part of the world comes not in politics or government - but in the strength and shared commitment built through the love of football. Wherever there is truly a shared love and shared commitment people are bound together. Buhler weaves sound, story and the reflections of leaders we know to create an inspirational story line in documentary form. Arrange a screening just to see and share this look at Africa as differences are transcended on the pitch. A must see. See it soon. See it with your friends. See it with football fans. Just see it. From the producers "The Beautiful Game" aims to showcase the spirit of Africa through music, imagery and soccer. We dramatize how deeply a sport can impact and can unite a continent. Four years in the making, the "The Beautiful Game" team has traveled across the continent collecting unique and inspiring stories about soccer.