Ninety minutes, the time of a match. If you like football, Gabriel Clarke and Christian Jeanpierre's film
, Arsène Wenger: Invincible
, is pure bliss. Usually silent, the former French manager of Arsenal recounts without restraint his joys and his sorrows over the victories and (few) defeats which have shaped his incredible English career. Between Premier League archives and personal videos, free kicks in the skylight and acrobatic return shots light up the lawn of Highbury, the legendary London stadium. At the final whistle, the red and white supporters continue to chant the name of their idol whose words resonate even louder:
“When I was a kid, I couldn't imagine a single day without playing football (…).
And I was able to live from my passion for seventy years…
”
Ian Wright, the “bad boy” of the team
Arsène Wenger (72 years old) appears as himself in front of the camera.
A technician in love with his work, imbued with a rigor that has become second nature.
The manager talks about...
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