Garrincha: Joy of the People

Year: 1962

Runtime: 60 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Documentary

Documentary tracing the rise of Brazil’s legendary dribbler in Brazil, hailed as the greatest in soccer history, and his peak during the 1958 and 1962 World Cups. It shows Garrincha’s unique curved‑leg style and talent. His love of women and alcohol led to a later decline, and despite a brilliant career he died impoverished and largely forgotten. Archival match footage and interviews portray the tragic end.

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