Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes (2025)
In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
Directors:
Raphael Dias, Chico Vereza.
Writer:
Chico Vereza
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Fernando Kallás as |
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Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos as |
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Paulo Vinícius Coelho as |
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Aline Bordalo as |
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Bernardo Braga as |
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João Cavalcanti as |
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André Silva as |
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Alexandre Agulha as |
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Sinval as |
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Eliel as |
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Eliomar Rosa as |
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Claudio Henrique as |
| Directing | Raphael Dias | Director |
| Directing | Chico Vereza | Director |
| Directing | Luigi Ferrarese | Assistant Director |
| Production | Ana Luiza Cassalta | Producer |
| Camera | Raphael Dias | Director of Photography |
| Production | Raphael Dias | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Chico Vereza | Screenplay |
| Editing | Ric Liuzzi | Editor |
| Sound | Lui Melo | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Lui Melo | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Bruno Liuzzi | Editor |
| Art | Ighor Jesus | Art Direction |
| Camera | Arthur Luz | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Tiago Tolentino | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Rodrigo Bodstein | Color Grading |
| Production | Elisa Brites | Executive Producer |
| Production | Vitoria Capuchinho | Producer |
| Camera | Guga Millet | Additional Director of Photography |
| Camera | Wagner Lima | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Tiago Cortez | First Assistant Camera |