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Emiliano, a dreamy boy from Mar del Plata, became the ‘Dibu’ we all know today, one of the great heroes of Argentine football. Written by Hernán Casciari and directed by Gustavo Cova, it tells the story of this kid who discovers he has the power to stop time and argues with a ball that reminds him of all the challenges he has ahead. With a combination of animated sequences created by Liniers, archival footage, and interviews with his friends, family, and teammates, it is a tender and brave account of how his inner strength led him to achieve glory, becoming an inspiration for new generations.
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Questions about Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time
How long is Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time?
Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time?
Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time was directed by Gustavo Cova and released in 2026.
What genre is Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time?
Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time is a Animation film (2026).
Who stars in Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time?
The cast of Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time includes Emiliano Martínez, Lionel Messi, Agustín Aristarán, Lionel Scaloni, Miguel Ángel "Pepé" Santoro.
