Over 100,000 fans attended the 1971 Women’s World Cup in Mexico City, an event later dismissed by FIFA and largely forgotten in sports history.
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Over 100,000 fans attended the 1971 Women’s World Cup in Mexico City, an event later dismissed by FIFA and largely forgotten in sports history.
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Mexico City hosted the 1971 Women’s World Cup, a landmark event that drew over 100,000 fans. "Copa 71" features archival footage of the matches and interviews with former players, including members of the Lost Lionesses. They recount their experiences and the challenges they faced in a sport dominated by men. The film traces the tournament's history and its impact on the fight for recognition in women's sports. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023.
What Critics Say
The GuardianThe shameful treatment of women’s football after an unofficial tournament in Mexico in 1971 is the subject of this absorbing documentary.
Stirring, exciting, and lively, a kinetic tale that finally spotlights the revolutionary event that didn't quite turn the tide but certainly started the wave.
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Why Watch
- See Issy Pollard discuss the Lost Lionesses.
- Find out about the 1971 Women's World Cup.
- Meet the filmmakers and historians at Q&A events.
Did You Know
- Copa 71 premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023.
- The film had its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2023.
- Copa 71 won the Audience award for Best Feature at the Hebden Bridge Film Festival in March 2024.
- The film has a duration of 91 minutes and is produced in four languages: English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
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When did Copa 71 premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
Copa 71 had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023.
What award did Copa 71 win at the Hebden Bridge Film Festival?
Copa 71 won the Audience award for Best Feature at the Hebden Bridge Film Festival in March 2024.
Who directed Copa 71?
Copa 71 was directed by Rachel Ramsay.
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