'81 (واحد وثمانين)
Qumra Projects
/ Feature Narrative / Qatar
In Arabic, English
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
When tasked by officials to pursue entry into the ‘81 FIFA Youth World Championships in Australia, Evaristo finds himself in the position of building a team from scratch. After initial doubt, Evaristo’s outlook changes once he starts scouting for talent on the dirt-covered streets of Doha. After hand picking a team of misfits, they embark on a journey of various training camps. There, the team learns to adhere to Evaristo’s method; the off-side trap and counterattack. The team qualifies and even prevails in the first round of the tournament, only to realize that they will play against the most projected to win; Brazil and England. Through determination, skill, and strategy, Evaristo leads the Qatari team to their fullest potential. They lose the tournament, but they return as heroes, winning the hearts and minds of Qatari citizens and football fans around the world.