The Referee

Name: The Referee
Director: Mattias Löw
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 2010-01-01
Duration: 29 min
Cast: Pelé, Thierry Henry, Arsène Wenger, Sepp Blatter

2010Dir. Mattias Löw29m

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The Referee is a fascinating documentary that delves into the intense life of Swedish soccer referee Martin Hansson, leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It captures the pressure and unpredictability of officiating at such high-stakes events. The film builds an intriguing atmosphere, especially as it revisits the pivotal moment in Paris on November 18, 2009, when everything changed for Hansson. You feel the tension in each moment, and it really explores themes of resilience and personal struggle. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to digest the emotional weight of the narrative without feeling rushed. It's a unique take on the world of soccer, highlighting a perspective that's often overlooked in sports documentaries.

Focus on sports documentariesAnalyzing pressure in competitive sportsInsights into officiating in soccer