Asif Kapadia’s latest documentary focuses on eight years of Maradona’s life from the moment he joins Napoli to the moment he left. Encompassing two world cups, success on the pitch, the mafia, drugs and his rise to god like status by his fans.

Pieced together from archive and family footage this is an exciting, gripping story of a boy born in a slum, elevated to greatness and cast down into despair. It tries to encapsulate the good and the bad elements of Maradona’s life by looking at the man inside (Diego) and his persona (Maradona) as seen through the lens of his time in Napoli.

Kapadia has an excellent track record with documentaries having already brought to the screen Senna and Amy. With the use of an excellent score, interviews and footage he manages to paint a story that is both familiar and new.

Even those without an interest in football would find this a vital watch.