PÖFF30 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 6-22 november 2026 | Cinema Artis
“The Match” tells the story of the iconic match between Argentina and England, played at the Azteca Stadium during the 1986 Football World Cup.
Using rare archival footage such as Maradona’s controversial ‘Hand of God’, the film reconstructs that event as a living memory but also as the culmination of more than 200 years of tension, encounters, and conflict between the two nations. From the earliest moments of contact and dispute to the Falklands War as a direct precursor, the film traces a historical journey that reframes what happened on the pitch. In doing so, it subtly contrasts the beauty of football with the lingering absurdity of war, allowing the echoes of both to resonate into the present day.
In cinema 11/7/2026
PÖFF: The Match
El Partido
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Genre
Drama, Documentary, Sport
Director
Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Run time
1h 31min
Cast
John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Ricardo Giusti, Gary Lineker
Genre
Drama, Documentary, Sport
Director
Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Run time
1h 31min
Cast
John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Ricardo Giusti, Gary Lineker
PÖFF30 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 6-22 november 2026 | Cinema Artis
“The Match” tells the story of the iconic match between Argentina and England, played at the Azteca Stadium during the 1986 Football World Cup. Using rare archival footage such as Maradona’s controversial ‘Hand of God’, the film reconstructs that event as a living memory but also as the culmination of more than 200 years of tension, encounters, and conflict between the two nations. From the earliest moments of contact and dispute to the Falklands War as a direct precursor, the film traces a historical journey that reframes what happened on the pitch. In doing so, it subtly contrasts the beauty of football with the lingering absurdity of war, allowing the echoes of both to resonate into the present day.
“The Match” tells the story of the iconic match between Argentina and England, played at the Azteca Stadium during the 1986 Football World Cup. Using rare archival footage such as Maradona’s controversial ‘Hand of God’, the film reconstructs that event as a living memory but also as the culmination of more than 200 years of tension, encounters, and conflict between the two nations. From the earliest moments of contact and dispute to the Falklands War as a direct precursor, the film traces a historical journey that reframes what happened on the pitch. In doing so, it subtly contrasts the beauty of football with the lingering absurdity of war, allowing the echoes of both to resonate into the present day.
Info
Rating
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Production year
2026
Global distributor
Goodfellas
Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/7/2026