Substitute

The 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals seen through the Super8 camera lens of French midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo, Substitute is the curious antithesis of Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait. Where Gordon presented a master in action, here we see a player's inaction, as Dhorasoo is overlooked for much of the tournament whilst his team reaches the final. Alone in his hotel room, his frustrations become evident as he becomes more candid about his position, his coach and the rest of the squad. Striking and honest, this collaboration between Dhorasoo and director Poulet shows a side of a top footballer's life that the public rarely sees.

Let the Games Begin: A Season of Film & Sport

Fri 06 - Sun 15 Jun

Substitute is part of Let the Games Begin: A Season of Film & Sport

Let the Games Begin explores and celebrates the cultural and social significance of sport, its beauty and excitement. The films are diverse and global and bring together an array of sporting themes, struggles and triumphs to the big screen.

Also part of Let the Games Begin: A Season of Film & Sport:

• Table Tennis Tournament
• Water Lilies Fri 06 - Thu 12 Jun
• This Fighting Spirit Sat 07 - Wed 11 Jun
• Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait Sun 08 Jun
• Ping Pong Sun 15 Jun

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