Maradona’s Legs

During the 1990 World Cup, two young Palestinian boys are on a quest for “Maradona’s legs”; the last missing sticker that they need in order to complete their world cup album and win a free Atari.

Title: Maradona’s Legs

Director: Firas Khoury

Production: Metafora Production & Odeh Films

Screenplay: Firas Khoury

Cinematographer: Christian Marohl

Editor: Marwen El-Hechkel

Cast: Faris Abbas, Ayoub Abu Hamad

Genre: Short Film

Production Year: 2019

Duration: 23 mins

AWARDS
Maradona's Legs Jury Award Ismailia International Film Festival 2021
Palm Springs International ShortFest 2019, USA - World Premiere
​LUCAS – International Festival for Young Film Lovers 2019, Germany - Best Short Film (Section 8 +)
Palestine Cinema Days 2019 - Best Short Film
Ajyal Film Festival 2019, Qatar ​- Best Short Film
Tampere Film Festival 2020, Finland - Audience Award
Festival du Cinéma européen de Lille 2020, France - Best Screenplay Award
Mediterranean Film Festival Split 2020, Croatia - Best Short Film Award
Cordillera International Film Festival 2020, USA - Best International Short
PRINDIE Princeton Independent Film Festival 2020, USA - Best Writing Award
Middle East NOW 2020, Italy - Best Short Film
11mm - International Football Film Festival Berlin 2020, Germany - Best Short Film
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival 2020, USA - Best International Short