Ronaldo (film)
| Company type | Documentary film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Anthony Wonke (director) |
Key people | Anthony Wonke (director), Asif Kapadia (executive producer) |
| Products | Documentary film about Cristiano Ronaldo |
Ronaldo is a British documentary film from 2015, directed by Anthony Wonke, that explores the personal and professional journey of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo. The film was made available globally on 9 November 2015, with its trailer released earlier on 28 September 2015.
Production
The documentary, helmed by Anthony Wonke and executive produced by Asif Kapadia, who is recognized for his work on Senna (2010) and Amy (2015), was shot over a period of 14 months. The filmmakers secured exclusive permission to document Ronaldo’s private moments, including interactions with his family, friends, and teammates. Key filming sites encompassed Madeira, Ronaldo’s hometown; Funchal, where he launched his professional career at Sporting CP; and Madrid, home to his tenure at Real Madrid. Ronaldo revealed the project’s commencement on X (formerly Twitter) on 9 June 2015, accompanied by a photo of his son Cristiano Jr. operating a camera.
Synopsis
The film Ronaldo presents an in-depth look at the life and mentality of Cristiano Ronaldo (born 5 February 1985), tracing his path from childhood through to 2015. It includes interviews with Ronaldo himself as well as members of his family and close acquaintances. Additionally, the documentary portrays his everyday experiences alongside key family figures such as his son Cristiano Jr., mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, brother Hugo, and sisters Elma and Cátia Aveiro.