Maitanam - The Story of Football in Kerala

May 2, 2022

0h 41m

★ 10.0

When a sport defines its people.

Overview

Football in the Indian State of Kerala runs through the fabric of its society, where "football is life and life is football". The film brings you six unique stories that take you on a journey across the football crazy land of Kerala.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

FIFA+

Rise Worldwide

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Cast

Self

Shaiju Damodaran

Self

Rufus D'Souza

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Maitanam - The Story of Football in Kerala

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