Brazil 2002: The Real Story Finds Partners Around the World

Collective Media Group and Entourage Sports & Entertainment’s Brazil 2002: The Real Story has found new partners in Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, North America and more.

The film tells the story of the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup with six hours of unseen archive material shot by Brazilian footballer Juliano Belletti during the tournament, as well as exclusive interviews with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu and Gilberto Silva, among others.

Interviews with members from the opposing teams across the tournament, such as David Beckham, Michael Owen, Oliver Kahn, Hasan Şaş and Marc Wilmots, and referee Pierluigi Collina are also included.

Roberto Carlos and Belletti—both members of the winning team—are executive producers for the film alongside Rebecca Knight and Claire McArdle for Collective Media Group; Mark Cowan and Paul Brighten for Entourage Sports and Entertainment; and Luis Ara for Trailer Films, who also is the director and writer of the film, with Collective Media Group’s Arianna Perretta as producer.

FIFA has taken the 90-minute film for its own streamer FIFA+ for territories including Asia (excluding Japan), Turkey and New Zealand. Distribution partner Abacus Media Rights scored deals with Canal+ Group for Canal+ Foot and myCanal (France); Sky Deutschland (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg); Sky Italia (Italy, Republic of San Marino, Vatican City, Malta, Capodistria, Montecarlo, Italian-speaking Switzerland); DBS Satellite Services (Israel, West Bank); Supersport Africa (Africa); NOS Portugal (Portugal, PALOPs); Movistar Plus+ (Spain); and Stan (Australia). Trailer Films negotiated a deal with TelevisaUnivision for North and South America (excluding Brazil), where the film will be part of the slate of originals coming to ViX+.

These new sales are in addition to those previously announced with Sky (U.K.); Front Row Filmed Entertainment (Middle East); and Viaplay Group (for its Viaplay streaming service in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).

McArdle, co-CEO of Collective Media Group, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the huge global interest in this film. It shows that the mix of exceptional access, new material and high-profile talent both on- and off-camera is a winning combination. We’re not only shedding new light on one of sport’s most iconic moments but allowing football fans all over the world the opportunity to hear the story directly from those who were there at the time.”

Cowan of co-founder, Entourage Sports & Entertainment, commented: “We are exceptionally proud of what we have all achieved with this film. Obtaining access to Juliano’s personal archive sets this film apart from a simple re-telling of the story. It gives a unique insider’s view of the Brazilian national football team of the time—and that is why Brazil 2002: The Real Story is in such high demand globally.”

Ara added: “The collaboration between Collective Media Group, Entourage and Trailer Films has enabled us to create an exceptional film. Bringing one of football’s biggest stories to life in this way is truly special.”