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Young Indian Man's Dream: Meet Messi at World Cup
13 Apr
Summary
- A young Indian man embarks on a journey to Qatar for the World Cup.
- His goal is to meet his childhood idol, soccer star Lionel Messi.
- The film '52 Blue' documents this personal quest for purpose and joy.
Ashish, a young man from Kerala, India, embarks on a significant journey after leaving his isolated home. Motivated by his mother and the memory of his late brother, he travels to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with an extraordinary aspiration.
His ultimate goal is to meet his lifelong idol, the renowned Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. This quest for connection forms the core of the drama film '52 Blue,' directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi.
The film world-premiered at the Washington D.C. International Film Festival, also known as FilmFest DC. It features actors Yadav Shashidhar as Ashish, Neha Dhupia as his mother, and Adil Hussain as his father.
'52 Blue' delves into themes of finding joy and purpose, especially when facing challenges. Director Ali El Arabi describes the film as a story about liberation from generational trauma, told through movement, football, and dance, making it universally relatable.
While Lionel Messi is not officially involved with the film, he is understood to have offered private support. The movie's anthem, 'It's Your Turn,' was produced by Indian music superstar Badshah.
