Becoming Zlatan

The story of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, before he became Ibra in the world

Doxy
Sport

From the poor suburbs of Malmö, he came to Ajax and became one of the world's greatest footballers.
A fierce battle both inside and outside the lines takes him where he wants to go, in this portrait on the eve of a glorious career.

Cast

Leo Beenhakker
Mido
Andy van der Meijde
Jan van Halst
Priscilla Salazar-Janssens
Jari Litmanen
David Endt
Luciano Moggi
Fabio Capello
Ronald Koeman
Marco van Basten

Credits

Director • Fredrik & Magnus Gertten
DoP • Goert Giltay, Caroline Troedsson, Jon Rudberg, Michele Fornasero
Sound• Davide Favargiotti
Editor • Jesper Osmund
Music • Florencia Di Concilio, Marc Lizier
Broadcaster • VPRO
Producer • WG Films, Auto Images (Zweden)
Co-producer Italië • Indyca
Co-producer • DOXY
Distributor • September Films, Autlook Filmsales
With the support of Nederland• Nederlands Production Incentive, ATF

Artwork

Ontwerp affiche •

Festivals

IDFA 2015, DocPoint Helsinki 2016, Göteborg FF 2016, Transilvana IFF 2016, BAFICI 2016, DOK.fest München 2016, Docs Against Gravity 2016, Beldocs 2016
Nominatie Best Feature Documentary Edinburgh FF 2016

Reviews

"A jewel. Not just about football, especially about coming of age."
de Volkskrant
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"A thorough and considered film about the extraordinary player"
★★★★ - The Guardian

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