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Mann of the Match

Rodrigo Mann is a Brazilian football player trying to succeed in the English league. After playing professionally in Brazil for several years, Rodrigo Mann was offered a job in a sixth division club in England. But things didn't go how he expected and now he has to work as a bartender to survive in this foreign country. Still, nothing will stop him from pursuing his dream of playing in one of the biggest Premier League teams.
A short documentary about hope, faith, struggle, being a foreigner and chasing dreams. A different vision about the number 1 sport in the world.

  • Karin Duarte
    Director
  • Karin Duarte
    Producer
  • Rodrigo Mann
    Key Cast
    "as himself"
  • Priscilla Gabardo Mann
    Key Cast
    "as herself"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • CineFoot 2017
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    November 25, 2017
    Brazil Premiere
    Official Selection
  • ArtHouse Asia Film Festival 2018
    Kolkata
    India
    January 27, 2018
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Offside Fest 2018
    Barcelona
    Spain
    April 5, 2018
    European Premiere
Director Biography - Karin Duarte

Karin Duarte has been working as a journalist for the past 20 years.
This is her first film as a director.

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