Asif Kapadia Helming Roger Federer Doc For Prime Video That Was Originally Intended As A Home Movie
19.02.2024 - 09:57
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Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia is helming a Prime Video doc about the latter days of tennis legend Roger Federer‘s career, which was originally intended as a home movie.
The feature-length doc will chronicle the final 12 days of the career of the man who is deemed by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time.
Amazon said the untitled doc was “originally a home video never intended for public viewing,” which “captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades.”
Federer said: “Initially, the idea was to capture the final moments of my professional tennis career so that I could have it later on to show my family and friends”
He added: “During my career, I tended to shy away from having cameras around me and my family, especially during important moments. But I didn’t see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey. I am happy to be partnering with Prime Video because of their vast global reach and significant presence in the film industry. This ensures that the story of my final days in tennis will resonate with both tennis enthusiasts and broader audiences worldwide.”
The Swiss star won 20 grand slams including eight Wimbledons and is third on the all time list behind Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal. He was beloved as a player for his silky style and ‘gentlemanly’ manner.
Kapadia won the 2016 Best Documentary Feature Oscar for Amy about singer Amy Winehouse and has also made movies on sports stars such as Diego Maradona, Ayrton Senna and Cristiano Ronaldo. Joe Sabia will co-direct the untitled Federer doc
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