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Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time

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Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time is a film that reveals the truth behind the myth: how 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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Pablo O. Scholz Clarín 5d
3/4
...it's a film to watch with the family about a character like Dibu, who has a lot to offer. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David S @RT40125146 May 28 This has to be the worst documentary ever, I love Martinez, what a waste of my time, it doesn’t even deserve 1 star tbh, childish and boring, had to stop 15 mins into it, was praying it improved because he is an amazing goal keeper, they did him bad! Netflix should be embarrassed to be associated with this debacle!!! See more Read all reviews
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Gustavo Cova

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Emiliano Martínez

Self

Agustín Aristarán

Ball

Lionel Messi

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Hernán Casciari

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Synopsis Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time is a film that reveals the truth behind the myth: how 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.
Director
Gustavo Cova
Screenwriter
Hernán Casciari
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Sports, Animation
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
May 28, 2026
Runtime
1h 18m