The little guy who became Brazil's eternal number 10 against all odds.
Docudrama about the life and career of Zico, Arthur Antunes Coimbra, one of the greatest Brazilian football players ever. An amazing journey of conquers and victories. His overcoming and perseverant spirit are a living example of the Brazilian capacity to fight all barriers of prejudice and accomplish much more than was ever expected. To become a hero.
Acting
Zico himself — raw, unguarded, living history.
Production
Archival footage that'll break any football fan.
Director
Elizeu Ewald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Zico's nickname came from 'Arthurzinho' — his coach couldn't pronounce it, and a star was born.
The 1982 Brazil team shown here became a national trauma — losing to Italy invented a whole genre of Brazilian melancholy.
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