With Roman Abramovich, Fabrice Abriel, Samir Amireche, Barbara Anelka. Anelka Misunderstood On: Netflix Director: Eric Hannezoi Rating: The career of Nicholas Anelka, arguably France's most enigmatic striker, is defined by two controversial incidents. But Anelka is also known as a journeyman playing in multiple countries and for some of the biggest clubs in the world.
From a quenelle salute to World Cup controversy, the brilliant short-fuse striker comes with baggage, and this film does a. There are plenty of head-in-hands movements in Anelka: Misunderstood but it's backed up by the man himself, taking an interview and admitting his feelings and intentions at the time. This is a worthwhile football documentary that will relive a time many may.
It was clear for most of his career and it's even clearer now, as he stars in his own Netflix documentary, Misunderstood. From that perspective the title is somewhat of a misnomer; we very obviously understood from the beginning that he was a generational talent but only on his terms and, unfortunately, all too often those terms weren't met. Anelka: Misunderstood has a fine balance on the man himself, while also including nostalgic footage of great footballing moments. Director: Franck Nataf Cast: Nicolas Anelka, Arsène Wenger, Thierry Henry Certificate: PG Watch Anelka: Misunderstood online in the UK: Netflix UK When it comes to sports documentaries - a growing staple of Netflix and Amazon's original output - the general truth is that the more accessible it is the better. If a film Bad boy or football genius? Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary.
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Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary. Sweat beads artfully on his chiseled. Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is explored in this in-depth documentary..
Anelka: Misunderstood argues that while the young, gifted player was indeed shown disrespect, he had done nothing to earn it, but instead let his demands for it get the better of him. Anelka Misunderstood is thoroughly engaging and the truth of the events discussed is really an eye-opener to anybody familiar with the sport. From family and friends, managers and media, this is the definitive account of Nicolas Anelka's life, and similar to The Last Dance, is a testament to one man's determination to be the best. Anelka Misunderstood Review Anelka Misunderstood Review Anelka Misunderstood covers Anelka's globetrotting career from the suburbs of Paris to the suburbs of Mumbai (for Mumbai City FC within the India Super League).