The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to host the world premiere of Taika Waititi’s new soccer film, Next Goal Wins. The film follows the true story of the American Samoa national soccer team, who are the lowest ranked team in the world.
The film is directed by Taika Waititi, who is best known for his work on Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit. Waititi is also a producer on the film, alongside his partner Carthew Neal. The film stars Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, and Kaimana Pa’aluhi.
The story follows the American Samoa national soccer team, who have never won a game in their history. The team is led by their Dutch coach Thomas Rongen, who attempts to turn the team’s fortunes around. With the help of a former professional player, Jaiyah Saelua, the team embarks on a journey to try and make it to the World Cup.
The film has been praised for its positive portrayal of the American Samoa team and its message of hope and perseverance. It has also been praised for its use of humor and its ability to make audiences laugh and cry at the same time.
Next Goal Wins is set to premiere at TIFF on September 6th, 2019. The film is sure to be a hit with audiences, as it combines an inspiring story with a talented cast and crew. It will be interesting to see how well the film does at the festival and if it will be able to make an impact on audiences around the world.