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Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle
Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle
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GARRINCHA: HERO OF THE JUNGLE

Garrincha, Alegria do Povo

Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Brazil, 1962
Documentary, Sport

Synopsis

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

Synopsis

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

Our take

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.