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Marinette

Marinette

20236.51h 44m

Overview

Born in 1975, Marinette Pichon was a born soccer player. Raised by a courageous mother who had to deal with an abusive husband, she overcame difficulties and developed unwavering determination. While juggling odd jobs and her sporting career, she was selected for the French national team and then spotted by a major American club. Marinette then moved to the United States with her mother, pursuing her dream of becoming the best player in the world.

Directed by Virginie Verrier
Written by Virginie Verrier, Marinette Pichon, Fabien Lévêque
Produced by Virginie Verrier
Box OfficeBudget: $5.5M0

Top Cast

Garance Marillier

Garance Marillier

Marinette Pichon

Émilie Dequenne

Émilie Dequenne

Marinette's mother

Fred Testot

Fred Testot

Coach of Brienne

Sylvie Testud

Sylvie Testud

Régine Pierre, Saint-Memmie coach

Alban Lenoir

Alban Lenoir

Ghislain Pichon, Marinette's father

Frankie Wallach

Frankie Wallach

Françoise aka 'Titi'

Caroline Proust

Caroline Proust

Elisabeth Loisel, coach of the France Team

Gore Abrams

Gore Abrams

Mark Krikorian, Philadelphia Charge coach

Franck Andrieux

Franck Andrieux

Jean-Claude

June Benard

June Benard

Marinette Pichon as a child

Themes & Keywords

women's football (soccer)biographywoman directorfootball (soccer) player

About Marinette

Marinette is a drama, history film released in 2023 exploring themes of women's football (soccer), biography, woman director, football (soccer) player. Directed by Virginie Verrier, it stars Garance Marillier, Émilie Dequenne, Fred Testot. Born in 1975, Marinette Pichon was a born soccer player. Raised by a courageous mother who had to deal with an abusive husband, she overcame difficulties and developed unwavering determination. While juggling odd jobs and her sporting career, she was selected for the French national team and then spotted by a major American club. Marinette then moved to the United States with her mother, pursuing her dream of becoming the best player in the world.

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