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.[1] The film, directed by Victor Buhler,[2] 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.[3][4][5]

The Beautiful Game has had numerous screenings across the world, played on The Sundance Channel[6] and was featured on Netflix.[7] The film drives the message that soccer is more than just a game.[8][9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "The Beautiful Game: Film Review".
  2. ↑ "Victor Buhler".
  3. ↑ "The Beautiful Game | Film".
  4. ↑ "Meet Soccer Star Ema Boateng".
  5. ↑ "Feature: Why African Football is "beautiful" | Ghanamma.com".
  6. ↑ "Sundance Channel pokaże nowe spojrzenie na kulturowe znaczenie piłki nożnej w Afryce".
  7. ↑ "The 10 Best Soccer Movies on Netflix".
  8. ↑ "Why football is more important than religion in Africa :: Total Football Magazine - Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Non-League News".
  9. ↑ "Press documents" (PDF). www.beautifulgamefilm.com.
  10. ↑ "Exclusive preview of 'The Beautiful Game', directed by School of Law student Victor Buhler".
  11. ↑ "Teaching with collections discussion – the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture – IMCC the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture".
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