The Ball - DE Subtitles

In the film “The Ball”, we follow the life of Deco, a man with an intellectual disability who lives with his elderly mother, Dona Cleide, in a small town in the Brazilian countryside. Deco finds joy in his passion for Corinthians and the fictional player Zezeto. Living across from a local football field, Deco dreams of playing, but his mother, fearing for his safety, forbids it. He spends his days solving crossword puzzles and listening to the matches from across the street. The story follows Deco’s daily routine, his interactions with neighbors, the regulars at the football field, and his mother. Deco dreams of one day attending a Corinthians match at the stadium. With a sensitive lens, the film explores how a love for football and the small gestures of everyday life bring meaning and happiness to Deco.

GERMAN SUBTITLES

The film features the soundtrack and musical production of the original song created by Douglas Lora, three-time Grammy nominee.