In 1969, a group of women in Reims, France form a soccer team and face various challenges and sexism while pursuing their passion for the sport. Based on a true story.
Based on the biography Ne jamais rien lâcher, the script traces the career of Marinette Pichon over three decades. Born in 1975, she was the pioneer of French women's football and one of the greatest stars of that sport in the world. A prodigy discovered at the age of five, she went on to become the first French player to make a career in the United States (men/women combined) and the record holder for the number of goals and selections for the French team (men/women combined). From her childhood, ravaged by an alcoholic and violent father, to the American dream (she was crowned best player and best scorer in the prestigious US league in 2002 and 2003 and "Most Valuable Player" in 2003), via her career with the French team, Marinette paints the portrait of a kid from a working-class background who was not destined for such an extraordinary career path...
Une belle équipe (2019) tells the story of a female soccer team in a small village in the north of France. The team, made up of diverse characters, overcomes various challenges as they strive to succeed in their soccer matches. Along the way, they navigate personal struggles, including an ex-convict trying to rebuild her life, a female police officer dealing with societal expectations, and a soccer player with dreams of playing professionally. Through friendship, teamwork, and determination, the team faces both triumphs and setbacks, proving that anything is possible when you have the right support.
The story follows a young girl named JoJo whose life is turned upside down when her beloved dance coach decides to retire and is replaced by a sparkle-hating instructor named Poppy. Wanting to stay in the running for an upcoming dance competition, JoJo and her best friends, The Rubies, must try their hardest to abide by Poppy’s new, harsh rules. Realizing she cannot hide her sparkle or bow anymore, JoJo is kicked out of her dance troupe and must rediscover what dancing means to her.
The Olympique Lyonnais women's football team has over the years become one of the best football teams in the world. From training sessions to competitive matches, from doubts to victories, this documentary takes an up-close look at these exceptional players and their daily lives. An invitation to see women's sports and the place they hold in professional sports under a new light: a universe where the values of respect and open-mindedness are indispensable mainstays in working towards equality.
During a medical test to join the high school soccer team, a virgin teenager is shocked to discover she is pregnant.
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