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‘Veleta’ Biopic Will Tell The Real-Life Tale Of The 1920s Spanish Female Soccer Player Who Disguised Herself As A Man To Play The Game
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deadline.comA new biopic will tell the story of Anita Carmona Ruiz, the Spanish soccer player who disguised herself as a man to play the beautiful game on men’s sides.
Carmona Ruiz – who was also known as Nita or Veleta – played the game in the 1920s when female participation was frowned upon.
The film of the Andalusian sports star’s life is in development. It hails from LaLiga Studios, which is a joint-venture between Spain’s top soccer league and the Iberian division of production and distribution giant Banijay.
It is partnering with Spanish labels Blend Studios and M Content. The project is based on the work of author and journalist Jesús Hurtado, who uncovered the full story of Veleta in 2020, 80 years on from her death.
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