Substitute (film)

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Substitute
Directed by Vikash Dhorasoo
Fred Poulet
Produced by Nicolas Brevière
Pierre Walfisz
Written by Vikash Dhorasoo
Fred Poulet
Starring Vikash Dhorasoo
Gregory Coupet
Mickael Landreau
Fred Poulet
Distributed by Ad Vitam Distribution
Release date(s) 14 February 2007 France
Running time 70 min
Language French
IMDb profile

Substitute is a film by French former footballer Vikash Dhorasoo. Filmed before and during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Dhorasoo "recorded his thoughts and feelings throughout the tournament," resulting in a "deeply unconventional sporting film".[1]

The film was released in France on 14 February 2007, with a selected UK release on 9 May 2008.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shea, Julian (2008-05-08). Falling out of love with football. BBC Sport website. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.