Sky had already netted the documentary in the UK
Star-studded documentary Brazil 2002: The Real Story has revealed its global broadcast partners and cast ahead of premiering this autumn.
Brazil 2002: The Real Story is the tale of the team who were victorious at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, told from the dressing room. The film uses six hours of unseen archive material shot by Brazilian football legend Juliano Belletti during the tournament, which forms the backbone of the story.
It will feature many of the stars of that team, as well as famous faces from across the footballing world. This includes Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu and Gilberto Silva from the World Cup winning Brazil team; and, from the opposing teams across the tournament, David Beckham, Michael Owen, Oliver Kahn, Hasan Şaş and Marc Wilmots, as well as legendary referee Pierluigi Collina. Two stars of the World Cup winning side – Roberto Carlos and Belletti are executive producers alongside Rebecca Knight and Claire McArdle for Collective Media Group, Mark Cowan and Paul Brighten for Entourage Sports and Entertainment, and Luis Ara for Trailer Films, who also is the director and writer of the film with Collective Media Group’s Arianna Perretta as producer.
Sky picked up the 90-minute feature in the UK earlier this year, and this has now been complemented by deals with FIFA+ in Asia (excluding Japan), Turkey and New Zealand, and Netflix in Brazil. Distribution partner Abacus Media Rights has added a host of more deals, including Canal+ Group for Canal+ Foot and myCanal (France); Sky Deutschland (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg); Sky Italia (Italy, Republic of San Marino, Vatican City, Malta, Capodistria, Montecarlo and Italian speaking Switzerland); DBS Satellite Services (Israel and West Bank); Supersport Africa (for Africa); NOS Portugal (Portugal and PALOPs); Movistar Plus+ (Spain); and Stan Entertainment Pty (Australia).
This is in addition to the earlier announced deals with Sky, Front Row Filmed Entertainment (Middle East), and Viaplay Group (for its Viaplay streaming service in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). TelevisaUnivision also announced its acquisition of the film for North and South America (excluding Brazil), as part of the slate of Originals coming to ViX+, also negotiated by Trailer Films.
McArdle, co-CEO of Collective Media Group, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the huge global interest in this film. It shows that the mix of exceptional access, new material and high-profile talent both on and off camera is a winning combination. We’re not only shedding new light on one of sport’s most iconic moments, but allowing football fans all over the world the opportunity to hear the story directly from those who were there at the time.”
Cowan, co-founder, Entourage Sports & Entertainment, commented: “We are exceptionally proud of what we have all achieved with this film. Obtaining access to Juliano’s personal archive sets this film apart from a simple re-telling of the story. It gives a unique, insider’s view of the Brazilian national football team of the time - and that is why Brazil 2002: The Real Story is in such high demand globally.”
Director Luis Ara of Trailer Films added: “The collaboration between Collective Media Group, Entourage and Trailer Films has enabled us to create an exceptional film. Bringing one of football’s biggest stories to life in this way is truly special.”
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