There are men who have become myths, true icons of our time; but an icon, by definition, is surrounded by mystery, unattainable and indefinable.

In 2000, Diego Armando Maradona returned to Azteca Stadium, unaware it would be his only time back after his legendary 1986 World Cup victory.

A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive (economically, politically and socially) that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio's third documentary (and fourth film in total), Ilusión Nacional, is a take on how the world's most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics.

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

2019 documentary miniseries