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Deep Dive: Roberto Baggio (2024)

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Roberto Baggio
The film focuses on a filmmaker's childhood memory of Brazil's 1994 World Cup win, using a moody 1990s aesthetic to reflect on the cultural impact of that event. It connects the triumph of football with themes of capitalism and pop culture, providing a nostalgic look at a significant moment in sports history. Director Henrique Cartaxo presents this 7-minute documentary in a way that intertwines personal memory with broader societal themes, emphasizing how the World Cup shaped perceptions of Brazil and its place in the world during the post-Cold War era.

Why Watch

  • See Brazil's 1994 World Cup win through a personal lens.
  • Find out how capitalism influenced pop culture in the 90s.
  • Meet a filmmaker reflecting on childhood memories.

Did You Know

The film is directed by Henrique Cartaxo and released in 2024.
The documentary has a runtime of 7 minutes.
It reflects on Brazil's 1994 World Cup win, a pivotal event in football history.
The film uses a moody aesthetic characteristic of the 1990s.

Perfect For

Football fans1990s nostalgiaCultural studies