The Golden Ball (1994)

1994 7.3 (43 votes) 1h 30m

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Chrysalide Films
Le Studio Canal+
France 2 Cinéma
Bako Productions
CNC
Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement
Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique
Canal+
Canal+ Horizons
PROCIREP

The Golden Ball

Overview

The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.