Unique portrait of Louis van Gaal: one of the best soccer coaches our country has ever known and the man about whom everyone has an opinion. In the film we see Van Gaal in his colorful life; not only his career, but also his background, family life and passions. For three years, the current national coach was filmed during work and private moments. In conversations with national and international soccer stars, but also with his wife and daughters, a complete picture emerges of the development of the Van Gaal phenomenon, his unprecedented career and the remarkable man behind the much-discussed image.
Direction
Lassche's patient observation lets contradictions breathe without forcing narrative.
Editing
Jarring cuts between tender family moments and brutal press conference Louis.
Director
Geertjan Lassche
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Van Gaal initially refused this documentary; his wife Truus convinced him, making her the film's secret protagonist.
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