CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 35m

Written in the Stars

Documentary

Narrated by Welsh actor and football-fan, Michael Sheen, 'Written in the Stars' is the official film of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab World. The tournament was historic, unique and dramatic, culminating in one of the most unforgettable Finals in the history of sport. Argentina won their third trophy and Lionel Messi was crowned as the greatest player in history.

Directed byBen Jones, Eddie Mallina-Rourke, Caio Correa, Simon Bisset

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
March 24, 2023
Studios
FIFA+Shoot the Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Narrator (voice)

Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María

Self

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé

Self

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Self

Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Scaloni

Self

Emiliano Martínez

Emiliano Martínez

Self

Hervé Renard

Hervé Renard

Self

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

Self(archive footage)

Pelé

Pelé

Self (archive footage)

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Ben Jones
Eddie Mallina-Rourke
Written by
Tom Hillier
Produced by
Tim Tschiersch
Oliver Greenleaves

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