A passionate football player complicates the life of his family driven by his passion. Enthusiastic, fanatic, and passionate, the fervor of football runs through the blood of the main character as if it were a matter of life and death. Raised in an atmosphere of football art supporters, the young man organizes his life around this sport. The comedy is understood as a portrait of the world of football, from the point of view of day to day that passes the protagonist fan.
Acting
Ángel de Andrés commits fully to physical comedy of a man possessed.
Production
Authentic 1950s Madrid locations capture working-class barrio energy.
Director
José María Elorrieta
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Franco's Spain, football was one of few acceptable public passions—making this both escapist and subtly political.
Director Elorrieta later pivoted to horror and spaghetti westerns; this comedy energy feels like a completely different filmmaker.
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