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Saudi film ‘Champions’ to be released in March

‘Champions,’ an authentic Saudi story, highlights the love for the game of football and how the coach helps train the team of young players and get them into shape for a game. (AN Photo by Huda Bashatah)
‘Champions,’ an authentic Saudi story, highlights the love for the game of football and how the coach helps train the team of young players and get them into shape for a game. (AN Photo by Huda Bashatah)
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28 Feb 2022 02:02:00 GMT9
28 Feb 2022 02:02:00 GMT9

Arab News

DUBAI: Saudi film “Champions” will be released in cinemas across the Gulf on March 10.

It is a Saudi remake of the Spanish box office hit “Campeones,” a sports comedy about a basketball coach who works with a team of players who have learning disabilities. The original film won best picture at the Spanish Film Academy Goya Awards 2018.

“Champions” is a Saudi remake of the Spanish box office hit “Campeones.” (Supplied)

In the Saudi movie, actor Yassir Al-Saggaf plays the part of an arrogant assistant football coach called Khalid who is ordered by a court to do community service by coaching players with learning disabilities.

Besides Al-Saggaf, the diverse cast of young actors includes Omar Al-Zahrani, Khalid Al-Harbi and Fatima Al-Banawi.

Helmed by Spanish filmmaker Manuel Calvo, the movie’s screenwriters are Maram Taibah and Wael Al-Saeed from Saudi Arabia. It is produced by Oscar-winning producer Andres Vicente Gomez.

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