Mata Mata - Stories about Football, Dreams and Life
Director Jens Hoffmann
Countries Germany
Duration 89 min
Synopsis
With unique access to the hidden circles pulling the strings in the background but also intimate private moments, “Mata Mata” follows Brazilian football talents for almost 3 years in their fight to fulfill their dreams. Telling stories about fame and defeat, about the true lives of sons, families and their agents, “Mata Mata” provides an intimate insight at different levels of Brazilian society and the world of the football business., The chronicle features Brazilian football players starting at the age 15 in different stages of their careers:, 17-year-old Danilo, flooded by offers from the most important European clubs. Bayer Leverkusen’s 18-year-old central defender Carlinhos. 30-year-old FC Bayern Munich defender Dante, still dreaming of being called to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup 2014. The protagonists’ environment is illustrated from the point of view of the players, as well as of their families and friends, agents, scouts and managers. Crucial changes in fate shape gripping stories – of failure and success. Without using a narrator, “Mata Mata” links motion picture images maintaining the look and feel of a feature film with human stories and defining moments of fear and disappointment, but also of hope and joy.
With unique access to the hidden circles pulling the strings in the background but also intimate private moments, “Mata Mata” follows Brazilian football talents for almost 3 years in their fight to fulfill their dreams. Telling stories about fame and defeat, about the true lives of sons, families and their agents, “Mata Mata” provides an intimate insight at different levels of Brazilian society and the world of the football business., The chronicle features Brazilian football players starting at the age 15 in different stages of their careers:, 17-year-old Danilo, flooded by offers from the most important European clubs. Bayer Leverkusen’s 18-year-old central defender Carlinhos. 30-year-old FC Bayern Munich defender Dante, still dreaming of being called to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup 2014. The protagonists’ environment is illustrated from the point of view of the players, as well as of their families and friends, agents, scouts and managers. Crucial changes in fate shape gripping stories – of failure and success. Without using a narrator, “Mata Mata” links motion picture images maintaining the look and feel of a feature film with human stories and defining moments of fear and disappointment, but also of hope and joy.