1998
- Drama
Dribbling Fate
Fintar o Destino
Runtime
1h 17m
Countries
- CV
- Cabo Verde
- PT
- Portugal
Languages
- pt
Life has moved too fast for Mane. at the age of 50 he watches the slow sacrifice of his ideals. His wife, Lucy, has locked him in to a daily routine. His work in a small commercial shop and grocer's has worn him out. His dreams have evaporated into the drought of the beaten earth of Mindelo. Now forgotten, with his past as a great football player for Mindelense, in St Vincent in Cape Verde, he only has the belated compassion of his friends, neighbours, and cafe companions: "He was important", "He was the keeper in Cape Verde", "He could have played for Benfica!" Mane rejects the loss of his status as a hero. When training a youth team he sees himself again in KALU, a rebellious but talented youth. He is guided by a whirlwind of thoughts; he was also young, had opportunities, felt the sting of love and wasted his flame. A beaten leather ball shines in his hands once again, Benfica, his club, calls him to the Portuguese Cup Final.
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StatusReleased
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Release dateAug. 14, 1998
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Original LanguagePortuguese
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Production Companies
- ACT
- David & Golias
- I.C.Cinema- Cape Verde