Tennis fans can expect a treat when Asif Kapadia's Federer: Twelve Final Days arrives on Prime Video this summer, ready to shine a light on the famous tennis player.
The Oscar-winning director has previously brought us acclaimed sporting movies Senna and Diego Maradona, while also helming award-winning Amy Winehouse biopic Amy.
Described as an "intimate" piece filmed during the final 12 days of Federer's time on the court, the doc will splice together home movies shot during that period with archive footage, as he looks back at his illustrious career.
The Swiss former world number 1 tennis player, who is regarded by many fans as the greatest tennis player of all time, finally hung up his racquet in 2022 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
Here's everything we know about the much-anticipated film, which is co-directed by Joe Sabia.
Federer: Twelve Final Days release date
Federer: Twelve Final Days will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, 20 June, and is expected to hit the platform at around 8 am in most countries on that day.
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Federer: Twelve Final Days trailer
After sharing a teaser trailer earlier in 2024, Amazon shared a full trailer two weeks prior to the release date of Federer: Twelve Final Days.
It gives you an idea of what to expect when the documentary movie comes out.
Federer: Twelve Final Days plot
An official statement from Prime Video reads as follows...
The Federer documentary is an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer’s illustrious career. Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, the film captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades. Featuring interviews from legendary rivals yet close friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, Federer provides unprecedented access to the relationship between these unparalleled stars.
"Initially, the idea was to capture the final moments of my professional tennis career so that I could have it later on to show my family and friends,” said Federer. “During my career, I tended to shy away from having cameras around me and my family, especially during important moments. But I didn't see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey. I am happy to be partnering with Prime Video because of their vast global reach and significant presence in the film industry. This ensures that the story of my final days in tennis will resonate with both tennis enthusiasts and broader audiences worldwide."
