Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory is a documentary that reviews the life and career of Hugo Sanchez, the legendary Mexican soccer player who became an idol in Spain with Atlético de Madrid and later with Real Madrid.
It is directed by Francisco Javier Padilla and features appearances by Hugo Sánchez himself, Jorge Valdano, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Villoro and many more.
About the Documentary
He was once a young footballer in Mexico City who would later become an international record-breaking star at Real Madrid. His story has broken barriers and is definitely inspiring; certainly a gifted legend who’s life must be brought to the big screen. Hugo Sanchez’s story must be told as the greatest ever Mexican soccer player who proved himself with a unique and unstoppable talent. Not Maradona; not Pelé. He is Hugo Sanchez.
Hugo Sánchez was, to put it in a single phrase, the...
It is directed by Francisco Javier Padilla and features appearances by Hugo Sánchez himself, Jorge Valdano, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Villoro and many more.
About the Documentary
He was once a young footballer in Mexico City who would later become an international record-breaking star at Real Madrid. His story has broken barriers and is definitely inspiring; certainly a gifted legend who’s life must be brought to the big screen. Hugo Sanchez’s story must be told as the greatest ever Mexican soccer player who proved himself with a unique and unstoppable talent. Not Maradona; not Pelé. He is Hugo Sanchez.
Hugo Sánchez was, to put it in a single phrase, the...
- 11/25/2022
- by Peter Finch
- Martin Cid - TV
“Amores Perros” and “Instructions Not Included” producer Monica Lozano is touting mambo and soccer projects at AFM, both of which will debut on Prime Video in November.
The soccer documentary about one of Mexico’s greatest players, “Hugo Sanchez, el Gol y la Gloria,” launches on Nov. 18 while “Mambo Dreams, el sueño de ayer” drops Nov. 30.
Described as the definitive chronicle of Mexico’s greatest athlete, “Hugo Sanchez” traces his early start as a university team player to his stellar time at Spain’s Real Madrid, and eventual fall from grace.
The Prime Video Original will launch worldwide on the streaming platform and will be available to linear TV and other outlets after a holdback, said Lozano.
“Hugo Sanchez” is directed and co-produced by Francisco Javier Padilla, best known for his career-launching feature debut, “Suave Patria, starring Karla Souza, Omar Chaparro and Hector Suarez. He’s currently developing docu series...
The soccer documentary about one of Mexico’s greatest players, “Hugo Sanchez, el Gol y la Gloria,” launches on Nov. 18 while “Mambo Dreams, el sueño de ayer” drops Nov. 30.
Described as the definitive chronicle of Mexico’s greatest athlete, “Hugo Sanchez” traces his early start as a university team player to his stellar time at Spain’s Real Madrid, and eventual fall from grace.
The Prime Video Original will launch worldwide on the streaming platform and will be available to linear TV and other outlets after a holdback, said Lozano.
“Hugo Sanchez” is directed and co-produced by Francisco Javier Padilla, best known for his career-launching feature debut, “Suave Patria, starring Karla Souza, Omar Chaparro and Hector Suarez. He’s currently developing docu series...
- 11/3/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
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