On April 23, 2005, a battery of 35mm, Super 16 and digital cameras locked onto Zinedine Zidane for an entire match, ignoring the ball and following only him, and the result is less a sports doc than a 90-minute study of concentration. Darius Khondji, the cinematographer of Se7en and Uncut Gems, shot it and is at Metrograph to talk about it. For football fans and cinematography nerds alike, it is the rare Q&A where both camps leave happy.
What to expect
Metrograph's Ludlow Street cinema screens the 90-minute film in DCP, with the stadium sound and a Mogwai score filling the room. Khondji takes questions after the film as part of a series devoted to his work. Expect a mix of film students and soccer fans in the seats.
Good to know
- Part of Metrograph's Darius Khondji retrospective, which also includes Se7en on 35mm the same weekend.
- Metrograph is at 7 Ludlow Street; East Broadway (F) and Grand St (B/D) are the closest stops.
- Metrograph members get a discount on tickets.
- Grab a drink at the Commissary upstairs before or after.
- Q&A screenings at Metrograph often sell out, so book early.
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Common questions
Who is Darius Khondji?
An Iranian-French cinematographer whose credits include Se7en, Delicatessen, Midnight in Paris and Uncut Gems. He shot Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait.
Do I need to like soccer?
Not really. The film watches one player's movement and focus for a full match, and many viewers treat it as an art film.
How long is the film?
It runs 90 minutes, followed by the Q&A.
