Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

Exhibition

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

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3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Khalifa International Stadium
Doha, Qatar
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3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) presents Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006), an experimental cinematic portrait of Zinedine Zidane by Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno. It combines real-time footage from a match between Real Madrid and Villarreal with a soundtrack by the Scottish rock band "Mogwai".

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This video installation offers a real-time glimpse into the world of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, focusing on the intense Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villareal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on 23 April 2005. Through the lens of the football superstar, viewers are invited to relive unforgettable moments of this match.

Crafted from footage captured by seventeen synchronised cameras placed around the stadium, the film provides a dynamic portrayal of Zidane from various perspectives, both up close and from afar. Even as the match's central action shifts, the film remains dedicated to capturing Zidane's every move. This innovative visualisation of the footage offers visitors a deeper understanding of the intricacies of a football match, immersing them in a choreographed visual and auditory experience.

Through this 360-degree perspective, viewers gain a comprehensive insight into Zidane's mastery and his commanding presence on the field.