The Golden Ball

Inspired by the life of Salif Keïta, the first winner of the African Ballon d’Or, Le Ballon d’Or follows Bandian, a young Guinean passionate about soccer who dreams of becoming a professional player. Determined to pursue this path, he leaves his village and heads to Conakry, where his talent catches the eye and opens up new doors. Amid challenges and discoveries, Bandian gets closer to his dream when the chance to play for a French club arises. Blending reality and imagination, the film portrays football not merely as a sport, but as a path to transformation and hope.