Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Jeff Zimbalist · Starring Kevin de Paula, Mariana Nunes
The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.
Where was Pelé: Birth of a Legend filmed?
- Santos, Brazil, Santos – Santos FC matches and training sequences where young Pelé develops his skills. The historic home of Santos FC, where Pelé played and developed into a football legend
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro – 1950 World Cup match sequences and key football moments. The iconic Brazilian stadium where pivotal World Cup sequences were filmed, central to the film's narrative
- São Vicente, Brazil, São Vicente – Young Pelé's childhood scenes and his early life before joining Santos. The hometown region where Pelé grew up, providing authentic backdrop for formative childhood sequences
- São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo – Urban Brazilian settings and transitional scenes. Major Brazilian city used for location filming to establish the cultural and social context of Pelé's rise