Maradona by Kusturica
Emir Kusturica’s exuberant documentary portrait of Diego Maradona explores the football legend’s genius, celebrity, contradictions, and political symbolism.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- admiring
- reflective
- sports documentary night
- football fans gathering
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maradona's football reputation, celebrity image, and personal identity are examined together rather than reduced to match highlights.
The portrait presents Maradona within Argentine and international football culture while foregrounding his public convictions and symbolic status.
Emir Kusturica appears as himself alongside Diego Maradona and Manu Chao, making the encounter between filmmaker and subject part of the film's perspective.
Kusturica's authorship and presence shape the treatment of Maradona beyond a neutral archival biography.
Films like Maradona by Kusturica, and why
Diego Maradona
biographical sports documentary centered on an iconic football player and his public mythology
The Two Escobars
character-driven football documentary combining athletic achievement, celebrity, and political identity
Senna
energetic documentary portrait of a globally famous athlete shaped by media spectacle and personal contradictions
Movie Details
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Release Date
- 2008-05-28
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (158)
Cast
- Diego Maradona
- Manu Chao
- Emir Kusturica
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Maradona by Kusturica about?
- Emir Kusturica’s exuberant documentary portrait of Diego Maradona explores the football legend’s genius, celebrity, contradictions, and political symbolism.
- What is Maradona by Kusturica like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Maradona by Kusturica as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Maradona by Kusturica violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Maradona by Kusturica.
- Which films are like Maradona by Kusturica?
- Films with a similar feel include Diego Maradona, The Two Escobars, and Senna.
- How long is Maradona by Kusturica?
- Maradona by Kusturica runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Maradona by Kusturica?
- In United States, Maradona by Kusturica is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
