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Paolo Rossi: The Heart of a Legend

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Paolo Rossi: The Heart of a Legend

90 mins | 2018 | Directed by Michela Scolari and Gianluca Fellini

Re-live the magical, heart-stopping moments of the game’s incredible history in this loving tribute to Italian legend and hero of Italy’s 1982 World Cup winning side Paolo Rossi

Vintage footage and first-hand accounts by the greatest players — including Diego Maradona — are beautifully woven into a touching and exciting story of Rossi’s ups and downs in the context of shocking world events. As soccer has evolved into a billion-dollar business, The Heart of a Legend reminds us all that dreams can come true when you follow rule #1: never give up!


[SHORTS]

Intermedio (“Timeout”) (11 mins) | A hundred yards of no-man's land. Twenty-five bored men. Two trenches of war. And only one ball. Directed by Bernabe Rico.

Where We Belong (2 mins) | A young girl tells her cuddle toy, named Bertie Bee, about the excitement of matchday at Burnley Football Club’s Turf Moor stadium. Produced and directed by Michael Jon Dawson, Teri Moran, and Dave Wilson.

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