Description
Russian premiere
“The Match” revisits the iconic 1986 World Cup clash between Argentina and England at the Azteca Stadium, weaving rare archival footage, including Maradona’s “Hand of God”, into a powerful reconstruction of the event. Beyond the pitch, the film traces over two centuries of conflict between the two nations, from early encounters to The Falklands/Malvinas War, reframing the game as both a sporting milestone and the echo of a deeper historical rivalry, where the beauty of football meets the absurdity of war.
About the directors:
Juan Cabral
A well-known director of commercials, he has received the industry’s top awards, including two Grand Prix at Cannes Lions and two nominations from the Directors Guild of America. His feature debut, Two/One, premiered at Tribeca; his second film, Risa and the Wind Phone, won Best Film and Best Director in the Argentine competition at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
Santiago Franco
Filmmaker. He studied at the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires. His shorts have been recognised at the Shanghai and Buenos Aires international film festivals, and his commercials have taken prizes at the main industry events, including Cannes Lions and the Latin American Advertising Festival. The Match is Franco’s first documentary feature.