Five International Films Hit Streaming, Led by 2002 Soccer Drama 'Saipan'
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Five International Films Hit Streaming, Led by 2002 Soccer Drama 'Saipan'
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Summary
Mubi is now streaming five international films, with the soccer-centered "Saipan" highlighted as a timely pick alongside World Cup viewing.
"Saipan" revisits Roy Keane's 2002 blowup with Ireland manager Mick McCarthy during a stopover en route to the World Cup, a clash that sent Keane home and derailed Ireland's campaign.
The film, directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn, uses archival and fictional footage to restage the scandal, with Eanna Hardwicke playing Keane and Steve Coogan as McCarthy.
Another featured title is a Croatian drama about Marko and Slaven, whose past same-sex relationship resurfaces when Slaven returns home for his father's funeral, stirring tensions in their town.