FC Barcelona’s sphere of influence
This epic eight-minute film celebrating the Spanish football club’s 125th anniversary captures all the grandeur, glory and reach of the game, starting with the motif of the ball itself.
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- Production Company ProdCo/London
- Director Leigh Powis
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Credits
powered by
- Production Company ProdCo/London
- Director Leigh Powis
- Sound Design No.8
- Service Production Company BLUR
- Copywriter David Caraben
- Executive Producer. Ian Pons Jewell
- Production Designer/Art Director Tristan Mur
- Art Director. Lola Berardi
- Executive Producer/Founding Partner Zico Judge
- Executive Producer Jon Adams / (Producer)
- Producer Theo Hue Williams
- DP Norm Li
- DP. Jack Exton
- Editor Leigh Powis
- Assistant Editor Mike Bertin
- Colorist Julien Alary
- Post Producer Eli Mari Sandal
- Sound Designer George Castle
- Sound Designer. James Benn
- Executive Producer Karen Noden
- Composer Jeremy Wallace Maclean
- Executive Producer Ines Segura
- HP Pablo Herraiz
- HP. Francesca Gaidolfi
- Line Producer Olatz Herrera
Credits
powered by
- Production Company ProdCo/London
- Director Leigh Powis
- Sound Design No.8
- Service Production Company BLUR
- Copywriter David Caraben
- Executive Producer. Ian Pons Jewell
- Production Designer/Art Director Tristan Mur
- Art Director. Lola Berardi
- Executive Producer/Founding Partner Zico Judge
- Executive Producer Jon Adams / (Producer)
- Producer Theo Hue Williams
- DP Norm Li
- DP. Jack Exton
- Editor Leigh Powis
- Assistant Editor Mike Bertin
- Colorist Julien Alary
- Post Producer Eli Mari Sandal
- Sound Designer George Castle
- Sound Designer. James Benn
- Executive Producer Karen Noden
- Composer Jeremy Wallace Maclean
- Executive Producer Ines Segura
- HP Pablo Herraiz
- HP. Francesca Gaidolfi
- Line Producer Olatz Herrera
Directed by ProdCo’s Leigh Powis the film Volem La Pilota (We Want the Ball) is a photographic triumph.
Powis and DP Norm Li – using additional photography from Jack Exton and Chuck Owens – have crafted a gorgeous blend of artful monochrome and sharp colours – “the electric green of the grass” – refracted images and rousing match footage, that capture the essence of Barça’s history and drama.
The poetic script, written by David Carabén, references Barcelona itself, “your city in a single breath,” along with elements of Catalan cultural identity, the deep emotional connection between the club and generations of fans and the Club's ethos on collective effort, balance, and harmony, rather individual brilliance.
Throughout the film, the ball takes centre stage, connecting fans, players, and – referencing the Catalan ethos of doing things their own way, the film features Barça’s iconic 'rondo' drills, a testament to their commitment to a distinctive style of play. Club icons appear – from current players, past legends, former presidents and, to conclude, there's a special appearance by the legend that is Lionel Messi, bringing the story full circle.
