Pele Forever ( Pelé Eterno ) ( Pelé, O Atleta do Século )

Pele Forever (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Pelé Eterno
Alternate Title: Pelé, O Atleta do Século
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Subtitles )
Italian ( Subtitles )
Portuguese ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
120 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2004 and produced in:
Brazil ( Latin America, Mexico )

Directed By:
Anibal Massaini Neto

Written By:
Armando Nogueira
José Roberto Torero

Actors:
Celeste Arantes ..... Herself
Assiria ..... Herself
Gordon Banks ..... Himself (archive footage)
Franz Beckenbauer ..... Himself
Belini ..... Himself
Paulo César Caju ..... Himself
Roberto Carlos ..... Himself (archive footage)
Clodoaldo ..... Himself
Coutinho ..... Himself
Jair da Rosa Pinto ..... Himself
Ramos Delgado ..... Himself
Jair de Oliveira ..... Himself
Didi ..... Himself
Dorval ..... Himself
Gilmar dos Santos Neves ..... Himself
Edinho ..... Himself
Edu ..... Himself
Feijão ..... Himself
Formiga ..... Himself
Gérson ..... Himself
Ugo Giorgetti ..... Himself
John Huston ..... Himself (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger ..... Himself (archive footage)
Lima ..... Himself
Manoel Maria ..... Himself
Júlio Mazzei ..... Himself
Xuxa Meneghel ..... Herself (archive footage)
Phil Miler ..... (voice)
Dondinho Nascimento ..... Himself
Armando Nogueira ..... Himself
Urubatão Calvo Nunes ..... Himself
Washington Olivetto ..... Himself
Carlos Alberto Parreira ..... Himself
Pelé ..... Himself
Pepe ..... Himself
Piazza ..... Himself
Rivelino ..... Himself
Dino Sani ..... Himself
Nilton Santos ..... Himself
Sylvester Stallone ..... Himself /
Captain Robert Hatch (segment 'Victory') ..... Narrator
Fúlvio Stefanini ..... Himself
Carlos Alberto Torres ..... Himself
Tostão ..... Himself
Zagalo ..... Himself
Zito ..... Himself
Zizinho

Synopsis:

For soccer fans and especially those who hold Pelé dear to their heart, Pelé Forever is a whirlwind of his most glorious moments on the field, goal after goal after goal. For those who aren't as familiar with the legend, the film is a great introduction for a new generation to witness his unparalleled talent, discipline and passion for "The Beautiful Game".

"This film is the Bible of Pelé", says Pelé. Which must mean he's God. A saint to lovers of the sport and a hero to many in the world; he personifies Brazil. He won three World Cups, scored 1281 goals and played 1375 games. War in Africa stopped for a short time when he went to play in the Congo. Blond suburban soccer moms driving SUV's have Pelé to thank for bringing soccer to the U.S. in the seventies. He's starred in movies, written songs, served in government, and worked for various humanitarian causes. In short, there are no modern athletes that can really hold a torch to him. The highlights of his life were chronicled during a time when television sets were just appearing in living rooms throughout the world, so there is a purity to his image that has remained steadfast. One imagines that in this modern age of short attention spans and ferocity of the media, he would be deified and crucified just as quickly. But these images from the 50's through the 70's take us back to a different time and the footage of Pelé at soccer stadiums throughout the world refreshingly illustrates a spontaneity and international love of sport that Coca Cola, McDonalds and countless other companies have bastardized with their incessant publicity, both on the players' uniforms and strategically placed throughout stadiums. Much of the footage material used in Pelé Forever underwent a restoration process and digital technology was used to recreate the goal that according to Pelé was the most beautiful one of his career. Jorge Ben Jor created the soundtrack to the film, a spry 60's inspired samba that keeps the film pulsating. The focus of the film, of course, is on soccer. We meet his family and friends, but more time is given to his teammates, opponents and prominent world figures talking about him. In the visual styling of The Kid Stays in the Picture, the documentary quickly glosses over the thornier sides of his personal life, such as his public recognition of his children born from extramarital affairs. One has the feeling that there could have been a different sub-theme had they been interviewed at length...

Documentary about Brazilian soccer genius, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, aka Pelé.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 24 September, 2010.

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