Maradona by Kusturica

11August 2009

MARADONA BY KUSTURICA is a good documentary! It is a matter of common knowledge that Diego Armando Maradona is a living legend. Every small footballer tries to imitate his playing manner. However the England versus Argentina ‘hand of God’ match dominates this engaging documentary about Diego Armando Maradona the man rather than the footballer. The clue to the perspective of this documentary is in the title; this is Maradona as the two-time Palme D’or winner Emir Kusturica sees him. In the director’s eyes Maradona can do no wrong and is practically a living God. The director’s voiceover that punctuates archive footage and interviews with Maradona even finds excuses for the world cup winner’s obvious faults from his cocaine abuse to neglecting his family. In the same manner as the England team in the Mexico ‘86 quarterfinal, the remarkable number 10 is treated with deference. Download MARADONA BY KUSTURICA and learn a lot of his life history!