Pelé

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

Dir. Asif Kapadia · With Diego Maradona, Pelé, Dalma Maradona

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

Dir. David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas · With Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil

A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

Dir. John Huston · With Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow