IMDb
6.3 /10
516 votes


Comedy · 1994 · 1h 30min
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
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Le Studio Canal+
France 2 CinémaBako Productions
CNCMinistère Français de la Coopération et du DéveloppementAgence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique
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IMDb
6.3 /10
516 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
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TMDB
7.3 /10
46 votes
Letterboxd
6.9 /10
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Weighted average
6.8/10