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Diamantino, a Portuguese football superstar, is at the peak of his career but suffers a crisis of purpose after a disastrous penalty kick costs his team the World Cup. Haunted by visions and a desire for something more meaningful, he embarks on a bizarre journey of self-discovery, encountering peculiar characters and surreal situations.

Diamantino received a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its originality, surreal humor, and bold exploration of themes like toxic masculinity and national identity. Some found its eccentricities challenging, but many lauded its ambition and unique artistic vision.

• A delightfully absurd and thought-provoking satire.

• Visually inventive and consistently surprising.

• Boldly tackles complex themes with a unique comedic touch.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unusual and imaginative storytelling. Many appreciated its distinctive style and the way it subverts expectations of a sports film. Some viewers found the narrative quite strange and difficult to follow at times, but generally, it was seen as a creative and memorable experience.

Won the Grand Prix Nespresso award at the Critics' Week section of the Cannes Film Festival (2018).

The film was inspired by the perceived need to explore the construction of masculinity and nationalism in contemporary Portugal, using the figure of a famous footballer as a symbolic entry point.