Documentary

Green Lions

Name: Green Lions
Director: Billy Dosanjh
Released: 2022
Duration: 78 min

Billy Dosanjh

2022

Billy Dosanjh · 2022 · UK/Cameroon

Tells the story of Cameroon's national team's historic achievements, including the 1990 World Cup quarter-final run.

One of the only feature documentaries dedicated to Cameroon's Indomitable Lions and their trailblazing African success.

The Historian

This film honors the pioneering spirit of the Cameroonian national team, who paved the way for African football dominance in the late 20th century. Dosanjh's Green Lions preserves a remarkable era marked by triumphs on the global stage, while also shedding light on the struggles and perseverance of African players in an international context.

The Psychologist

Green Lions taps into the desire for belonging that fuels fandom. By centering the experiences of Cameroon's national team, the film offers a window into the emotional highs and lows of a nation's passion. Projection onto the screen becomes an act of self-recognition for viewers invested in the Indomitable Lions' triumphant journey.

The Sceptic

While Green Lions does bring attention to Cameroon's underappreciated football history, its reliance on nostalgia may obscure its actual impact. Does the film's celebratory tone gloss over the complex social and economic factors that contributed to the team's achievements? What of the country's ongoing struggles that aren't addressed in this narrative?

These are interpretations written in three voices, not quotations from any individual.

Language: English/French
Length: 78 min
Subject: Cameroon national team's rise
Region: Africa
Tone: Celebratory
Difficulty: Familiar

Available to rent on Amazon, Apple TV

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