Arsene Wenger: Invincible Documentary Set for 2022 Release
All this glorious Arsene Wenger content for us to indulge in.
If you haven’t already, then it’s strongly recommended you get yourself a copy of Le Professeur’s new autobiography. Whether it’s the hardback, audio version or whatever other format there may be, it’s an Arsenal essential.
Birthdays and Christmas await so it may be en route in the form of a present, but regardless, it’ll be perfect for a cold winter’s night read. Every word impossible to not hear being said by the man himself.
But there is more! Indeed, as if we couldn’t get enough of our Wenger fix, there is going to be an documentary released in in 2022 titled Arsene Wenger: Invincible.
Jointly commissioned by London-based Noah Media Group and French filmmakers Federation Entertainment, no prizes dished out for guessing that it’s an in-depth account of the unbeaten Premier League season of 2003/04. Directors Gabriel Clarke and Christian Jeanpierre will look to delve deep into the very mind of Wenger, using their off-field friendships to provide a more emotional interaction.
"“This documentary will aim to do justice to an achievement that becomes more impressive with each passing season. Thanks to Arsène’s trust and insight, we also aim to reveal the man behind the enigmatic, urbane and driven figure, obsessed with achieving perfection on the football field.”"
The Frenchman will also narrate the film, touching on all the points in his career, including his time in France and Japan predating his spell in London. It’s sure to feature guest appearances from some of his historic cast, while we can also hope he’ll divulge some information on the incidents he ‘didn’t see’.
While this would have been the perfect Sunday watch over the coming months, there will be a quite lengthy wait before we can sink our teeth into the documentary. The book will do just well for the time being.
However, if you do need your TV fix, here are some other Arsenal films to satisfy those cravings. Even something to watch while we wait for the Man City game.
Arsenal Documentaries/Films
Rocky & Wrighty: From Brockley To The Big Time
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Ian Wright is one of football’s good guys. That south London smile that has gone on to warm a nation, not just one fanbase. A national treasure.
His road to the top was anything but smooth sailing though, and this documentary goes back to the early years, covering the extraordinary story of the late, great David Rocastle. The pair were the best of friends, and here Wright gives his account of how his best mate’s journey inspired his own.
Keane & Vieira: Best of Enemies
There will never be a more fierce, heated or sadistically satisfying player rivalry in Premier League history. Vieira vs Keane was the crème de la crème of footballing ferocity.
Seeing the two talk candidly at length about their relationship and the battles they shared is fantastic viewing.
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
If you’re into your cinema, then why not try out one of the very first feature films to centre around the beautiful game. Set at Highbury, this 1939 murder mystery involves the player of an opposition side dropping dead in the middle of a game against Arsenal.
The film even features Gunners boss at the time, George Allison, playing himself.
89
Beautifully shot and expertly narrated, the story of Arsenal’s 1988/89 season is retold by those involved in invigorating detail, culminating in a famous night at Anfield that remains one of the most dramatic title wins in the history of the game.
Even if you know what happened you can’t help but be entrenched in the narrative, feeling every kick and absorbing every word. Superb documentary.