Baggio: The Divine Ponytail is a 2021 Italian biographical sports film directed by Letizia Lamartire. The film chronicles the life and career of Italian football legend, Roberto Baggio. The movie begins with Baggio's troubled childhood, his passion for soccer, and his entry into the professional world at the age of 16.
The film shows the ups and downs of Baggio's career, including his spectacular goals, injuries, and controversies surrounding his attitude. The film also includes Baggio's famous penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup final, which he later claimed was due to his injured leg.
As the film progresses, it delves into Baggio's spiritual journey, and how he became a Buddhist and adopted it as his way of life. The movie explores how Buddhism helped Baggio find balance and inner peace, which affected his game positively.
Throughout the movie, the audience gets to witness Baggio's relationships with his family, teammates, coaches, and adversaries. Baggio: The Divine Ponytail is a heartwarming and inspiring movie that celebrates Baggio's unwavering spirit, determination, and love for the game despite the challenges he faced. The movie stars Italian actor Andrea Arcangeli as Roberto Baggio, and it is currently streaming on Netflix.
