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Diamantino (2018) | Criteria

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Diamantino

Portuguese • 2018 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes

Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction

Synopsis

A disgraced soccer star seeks redemption but is exploited by a variety of causes hoping to capitalize on his celebrity.

Included in
The Beautiful Game: International Football Films
Position 11
Included in
December 2022
Position 14
Included in
Additions: December 2019
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorDaniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes

WriterDaniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes

ComposerAdriana Holtz, Ulysse Klotz

EditorDaniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes, Raphaëlle Martin-Hölger

ProducerJustin Taurand, Maria João Mayer, Daniel Van Hoogstraten

Cast

Carloto Cottaas Diamantino Matamouros

as Aisha Brito

Anabela Moreiraas Sónia Matamouros

Margarida Moreiraas Natasha Matamouros

Carla Macielas Dra. Lamborghini

Chico Chapasas Chico Matamouros

Hugo Santos Silvaas Mouro

Joana Barriosas Ministra Ferro

Filipe Vargasas Helena Guerra

Maria Leiteas Capitã Lúcia Leite

Manuela Moura Guedesas Gisele

Vítor Alves da Silvaas Football Announcer (Voice)

Elisabete Pedreiraas TV Repórter (Voz)

Djucu Dabóas Refugee Woman

Leandro Vieiraas Goalkeeper

Abílio Bejinhaas Police

Vítor de Almeida