Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia is all set to lead a Prime Video documentary about the latter days of tennis legend Roger Federer‘s career. The project was originally thought of as a home movie.
The feature-length documentary will bring forth the story of the final 12 days of the career of Federer, who is considered a tennis GOAT by many, fans and sportspersons alike.
Amazon said the untitled doc was “originally a home video never intended for public viewing,” which “captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades.”
Federer said: “Initially, the idea was to capture the final moments of my professional tennis career so that I could have it later on to show my family and friends”
He added: “During my career, I tended to shy away from having cameras around me and my family, especially during important moments. But I didn’t see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey. I am happy to be partnering with Prime Video because of their vast global reach and significant presence in the film industry. This ensures that the story of my final days in tennis will resonate with both tennis enthusiasts and broader audiences worldwide.”
The Swiss legend has won 20 grand slams including eight Wimbledons and is third on the all-time list behind Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal.
Kapadia clinched the 2016 Best Documentary Feature Oscar for “Amy,” a film centered on the life of singer Amy Winehouse. Additionally, he’s delved into documentaries on sports luminaries like Diego Maradona, Ayrton Senna, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Joining forces for the untitled Federer documentary, Joe Sabia will co-direct alongside Kapadia under the banner of Kapadia’s Lafcadia Productions. The production is helmed by Kapadia and George Chignel.
Since moving into the sports rights game, Amazon has made docs on the likes of Wayne Rooney, Andy Murray and England cricket captain Ben Stokes, and has teamed up with major film directors such as Sam Mendes.
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