Il 25 agosto di 30 anni fa, Michael Schumacher partecipava al suo primo GP di Formula 1 a Spa, in Belgio. Proprio oggi Netflix pubblica il trailer ufficiale di SCHUMACHER, il ritratto del sette volte campione del mondo di F1 Michael Schumacher. Contraddistinto da una passione smisurata, dal duro lavoro e da un’ambizione senza eguali, Schumacher passò rapidamente dall’essere un debuttante a un campione globale – fino a diventare LA leggenda del motorsport. SCHUMACHER è l’unico film interamente supportato dalla sua famiglia ed è stato prodotto da Benjamin Seikel e Vanessa Nöcker per B|14 FILM GmbH e diretto da Hanns-Bruno Kammertöns, Vanessa Nöcker e Michael Wech.
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Fully supported by Michael Schumacher’s family, SCHUMACHER features rare interviews and previously undisclosed archival footage and draws a very sensitive yet critical portrait of the seven-time World Champion. The documentary explores the many facets that made and define this complex athlete and accompanies him on his meteoric rise in this challenging and dangerous sport, which is followed by millions worldwide. His strong will and triumphant fight to win against all odds put Michael Schumacher at the centre of global attention. Michael Schumacher’s journey has captured the imagination of millions, but there is a lot more than motor racing to the success of this very private man. However, it is not only his fighting spirit and striving for perfection that define Michael Schumacher as a person; his self-doubt and insecurities complete the picture of a sensitive and reflected man. At the heart of Michael’s story are his parents, his children and Corinna Schumacher, his biggest support and the love of his life. They are now ready to tell his story…
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