GARRINCHA: HERO OF THE JUNGLE

Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup.

One of the earliest works by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, a key figure in Brazil’s Cinema Novo movement, Garrincha offers a stunning depiction of the country in the early 1960s. Moving beyond soccer, the film explores Garrincha’s career alongside the longstanding national passion for the sport.