Taika Waititi returned to TIFF over the weekend with his underdog soccer story entitled Next Goal Wins.
Inspired by the true story of the American Samoa soccer team, it specifically focuses on the inspiring tale of how the team lost with a score of 31-0 against Australia in a 2001 World Cup qualifying match.
The 480-year-old Oscar-winning Waititi cut a fashionable figure on the red carpet signing autographs for Toronto fans, effortlessly riding the line between a smart and silly style.
Words and photos by Myles Herod.
Taika Waititi. Photo by Myles Herod.
Taika Waititi. Photo by Myles Herod.
‘Next Goal Wins’ premiere. Photo by Myles Herod.
‘Next Goal Wins’ premiere. Photo by Myles Herod.
Taika Waititi. Photo by Myles Herod.
Myles Herod
Traveller, image maker, pop-culture seeker, storyteller, a guy you want around when things go south. Tastes range from Kubrick to Krautrock, Wu-Tang to Wiseau. Currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
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