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El Sahara F.C.: la vida en chorcitos
2026 | B/N | 63:00
What drives a player to get up on a Saturday morning, often not in the best physical shape, and play football at an altitude of 2000 meters, even when he knows that the chances of winning are slim? The answer is simple: to play. This is the story of a group of friends who have played together for several decades, building a community that extends far beyond the football pitch.

Country: México
Direction: Marcovich; Gustavo, Mendoza; Camila
Script: Marcovich; Gustavo
Production: Marcovich; Gustavo
Photography: Mendoza; Camila
Sound: Mendoza; Camila
Music: Rocha; Manuel
Cast:Castro Leñero; Alberto, Estivill; Alejandro, Gual; Ázis, Cuarón; Carlos, López Beltrán; Carlos, Vidali; Carlos, Fernández; Damián, Aceves; Domingo, Fernández; Federico, Fernández; Félix, Aceves; Franco, Ricardez; Irlein, Bonilla; Juan, Van Dooren; Julio, Rocha; Manuel, Fernández; Marcial, Rocha; Mauricio, Herrera; Miguel, Isasi; Miguel, Quiñones; Néstor, Serrano; Pedro, Murray; Rodrigo, Toledo; Rodrigo, Ortiz; Rubén, Yerna; Danny, Palacios; Irma
Participation year at FICM: 2026

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