GINGA

Brazil’s great secret for dominating world football is hardly a secret at all. Brazilian football players have ‘ginga’ – a fluid style of movement that raises ball skill to an art form. Ginga is not just restricted to dribbling, passing and scoring, and it’s not just about football; it’s about celebrating what you’re doing, not taking life too seriously and looking stylish at all times. This funky, dynamic, sexy documentary, produced by Fernando Meirelles (Director City of God), explores the lives of several Brazilian football players from very different social backgrounds and parts of Brazil. Their compelling stories complement a portrait of Brazil as a unique, fascinating culture, where no matter how tough life can be, there’ll always be lots of music, dancing and the finest football.