Marinette

The film delves into the life of Marinette Pichon, as depicted in the biography "Ne jamais rien lâcher." Spanning three decades, it chronicles the extraordinary career of the French women's football pioneer and global sporting icon. Discovered at just five years old, Pichon went on to achieve unprecedented feats: she became the first player (male or female) in France to make a professional career in the United States and set records for goals scored and national team appearances (male or female).Born in 1975, Marinette's journey begins in a troubled childhood, marked by an alcoholic and violent father. Despite these challenges, she ultimately finds solace and triumph through her love for football, leading to the American dream: being crowned best player and top scorer in the prestigious US league in 2002 and 2003 respectively, as well as receiving the "Most Valuable Player" accolade in 2003. A remarkable tale of resilience and determination, it follows Pichon's journey from a working-class background to becoming one of the greatest footballers in history.