Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006)
Directed by Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno
One of the most unique sporting documentaries ever made— Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait centres around a football match between Real Madrid and Villareal on the 23rd April 2005. Using 17 synchronised cameras, this documentary focuses entirely from the perspective of the French footballer, Zinedine Zidane. At the time Zidane was considered the best player in the world, one the most gifted players the game has ever seen. With his footballing genius came a his achilles heel; discipline. Zidane had a somewhat unfortunate reputation throughout his career of losing his discipline at the most unfortunate of times. All aspects of Zidane greatness and frailties are displayed in this fine portrait of one of soccer's finest talents.
