The Golden Ball

Le Ballon d'or

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.

Director

Cheik Doukouré

Screenplay

David Carayan

Screenplay

Martin Brossollet

Screenplay

Cheik Doukouré

Status

Released

Release date

13/04/1994

Original language

French