The Figo Affair: The Culture Division Meets Directors Ben Nicholas and David Tryhorn
We sat down with the directors of The Figo Affair to discuss their approach to filmmaking, the challenges of piecing such a thrilling plotline together, and what it’s really like to sit face-to-face in a dark room with Florentino Pérez.
Repositioning Greek Football: The Culture Division Meets Athens Kallithea FC
In September, Athens Kallithea boldly announced itself to the world. We spoke to the club’s President, Ted Phillipakos, on the significance of their journey, the issues at the heart of Greek Super League, and Athens Kallithea’s aim to change Greek football for the better.
Surrealism and Saint Etienne: The Culture Division meets SLip
French collagist SLip began his art career in the music industry of the late 90’s. Since then, the Lyon-based artist has spent over two decades cultivating a profound and thought-provoking style. A number of publications have sought to pin the central themes of his work from anywhere between Surrealism and Soviet Minimalism.
The Culture Division meets Vermont Green FC: Environmental Justice in the Green Mountain State
“Our club aims to reflect the life-affirming aspects of football, and leverage this passion not just in the sporting side, but off-pitch as well through our mission to promote environmental justice.”
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Culture Division Meets Andrew Downie
Andrew Downie’s latest book, ‘The Greatest Show on Earth: The Inside Story of the Legendary 1970 World Cup’ shines a light on the magic of an unforgettable tournament - the cultural significance of which we are still learning about today.
Humanising Pelé: The Culture Division meets filmmaker Ben Nicholas
Netflix's Pelé goes further than any other documentary at cracking one of the oldest enigmas in football. We spoke to co-director Ben Nicholas on his search for the man behind the myth.