# Diego Maradona (2019)

> An electrifying archival portrait of Diego Maradona, charting how footballing genius, fame, and self-destructive excess became inseparable.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/374051

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Asif Kapadia
- Cast: Diego Maradona, Pelé, Dalma Maradona, Daniel Arcucci, Alberto Bigon, Gonzalo Bonadeo, Corrado Ferlaino, Ciro Ferrara
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5433114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: electrifying, candid, admiring, football match day, sports film marathon

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the life of a football legend, showcasing triumphs and tribulations on and off the pitch.

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