The Beautiful Game (2012)

Name: The Beautiful Game
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-10-04

1h 24m

Running Time

Plot.

Across Africa, people are using soccer to lift themselves up, to create change in their communities and to pave the way for progress. "The Beautiful Game" follows several unforgettable Africans who are beating the odds on and off the pitch.

Where to Watch.

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Cast & Crew.

Victor Buhler

Director

Julian Cautherley

Producer

Jason Christopher Mercer

Producer

Tom Mickel

Producer

Andrew Gross

Composer

Nic Hofmeyr

Cinematographer

Joel Plotch

Editor

Details.

Release Date
October 4, 2012

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 24m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-02-12

This Movie Is About.

competition

africa

world cup

tournament

soccer

sportmanship

Wiki.

The Beautiful Game is a 2012 feature documentary exploring the power of soccer in modern Africa and how it is changing the lives of individuals and communities there. The film, directed by Victor Buhler, features notable participants such as Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, F. W. de Klerk, Roger Milla, John Obi Mikel, Sulley Muntari, Ema Boateng, José Mourinho, Kolo and Yaya Touré.

The Beautiful Game has had numerous screenings across the world, played on The Sundance Channel and was featured on Netflix. The film drives the message that soccer is more than just a game.