Sadoun is France’s best soccer player whose extra-curriculum pleasures are damaging his play and new contract negotiations. Dispatched by his scheming agent to his home village, he ends up reconciling with his father, relating to his fatherless niece, who dotes on him, and training his local children’s team, whom he takes to championship glory.
Acting
Depardieu's grumpy grandpa hits different here.
Practical Effects
Kids actually play soccer—no CGI nonsense.
Director
Thomas Sorriaux
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Medi Sadoun actually played amateur soccer before acting—those clumsy touches are partly authentic.
Released during Euro 2016 fever; French audiences were primed for any football content, explaining its commercial viability despite middling reviews.
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