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Dribbling Fate (1998)

Dribbling Fate (1998)

Drama
Release Date: 1998, August 14
Directors: Fernando Vendrell
Countries: Cape Verde, Portugal
Production: I.C.Cinema- Cape Verde, I.C.Cinema- Cape Verde, David & Golias, David & Golias, ACT, ACT
Cast: Carlos Rodrigues, Diogo Dória, Rita Loureiro, Daniel Martinho, Sílvia Rizzo, Figueira Cid, Horácio Santos, Carlos Germano, Benita Lopes, Paulo Miranda

Overview:

Life has moved too fast for Mane. at the age of 50 he watches the slow sacrifice of his ideals. His wife, Lucy, has locked him in to a daily routine. His work in a small commercial shop and grocer's has worn him out. His dreams have evaporated into the drought of the beaten earth of Mindelo. Now forgotten, with his past as a great football player for Mindelense, in St Vincent in Cape Verde, he only has the belated compassion of his friends, neighbours, and cafe companions: "He was important", "He was the keeper in Cape Verde", "He could have played for Benfica!" Mane rejects the loss of his status as a hero. When training a youth team he sees himself again in KALU, a rebellious but talented youth. He is guided by a whirlwind of thoughts; he was also young, had opportunities, felt the sting of love and wasted his flame. A beaten leather ball shines in his hands once again, Benfica, his club, calls him to the Portuguese Cup Final.

Keywords:

midlife crisis football (soccer)