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The stones have eventually turned into flowers. Argentina and Lionel Messi faced a lot of criticism after their World Cup defeat in 2014. Eight years down the line, Albeceleste came stronger to win the tournament, leading to their country’s and Lionel Messi’s epic. After a long wait, how can people stop talking about it? The Argentinians now plan to extend the celebrations by releasing a film.

Argentina already won the World Cup twice, in 1978 and 1986, but they never had such a jamboree. Lionel Scaloni and his team have received so much support, mainly due to Lionel Messi and his fans. But what happened in Argentina was something out of this world.

A film to commemorate the Argentinian ecstasy

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Argentina’s World Cup victory had two sides. On one side, their players were giving blood and sweat on the pitch. On the other hand, the fans were gathering in great numbers and also traveling to Qatar to show their support. After a successful mission, an Argentinian production house has now decided to show all the celebrations and fan moments with a film called ‘Muchachos, la Película de la Gente‘ translating “Boys, the People’s Movie.

More like a documentary, the video shows the journey of the fans right from the beginning of the World Cup to the victory parade. The film will also have some content with rare FIFA video contributions. It involves a highly emotional journey, and with the good moments, the laughter, and the disappointments, the film would have everything.

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Guillermo Francella, a famous Argentinian actor, narrated the video. The gala is set to hit theaters in Argentina on December 7. Francella, who is privileged to give his voice, said, “Giving my voice to this wonderful project made me relive every moment of that atypical December that will remain on our skin for eternity.” The video guarantees the fans a chance to relive those nostalgic moments in an even higher spirit.

Another attempt by a senior Argentinian journalist

Pampa Films Production will release a film directed by Jesús Braceras, with narration written by renowned journalist Hernán Casciari. Casciari is known for his earlier work, including the moving short story “Messi and His Suitcase,” which captures Lionel Messi’s journey to Barcelona with a suitcase always packed for his eventual return to Argentina.

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Lionel Messi claimed to cry after reading it, saying that everything the author wrote in it was true. Now, Casciari has come up with another shot at Argentinian soccer. This will unravel the fans’ journey throughout the tournament, known to travel in huge numbers to Qatar.