The Anfield Wrap Asif Kapadia on his documentary 'Kenny Dalglish' - TAW Special
Nov 11, 2025
Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, known for acclaimed documentaries like Senna and Amy, discusses his passion project on Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool FC's iconic player. He shares his childhood football memories and the importance of showcasing Kenny's brilliance to modern audiences. Kapadia reveals the challenges of gaining Dalglish's trust in interviews and frames the film against the backdrop of Liverpool's community and struggles, including Hillsborough. He emphasizes Kenny's modesty, leadership, and the emotional resonance of his story for fans and football at large.
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Reframe Greatness Through Football Footage
- Asif Kapadia made football the film's foundation to prove Kenny Dalglish's technical brilliance to younger viewers.
- Presenting vintage footage on a big screen reveals how modern and exceptional Dalglish's play truly was.
Positioning And Two-Footed Mastery
- Kapadia and former players emphasize Dalglish's positional intelligence and two-footed technical range.
- That combo makes him feel decades-modern and places him among football's true innovators.
A Director's Personal Liverpool Origin
- Kapadia describes becoming a lifelong Liverpool fan from a childhood friendship and poster on his wall.
- He admits making a film about a childhood hero felt like a surreal, dreamlike privilege.