Documentary poker: The ones we liked the most

The world of poker fascinates more and more ordinary players and spectators. And you're in luck, because the internet is full of dedicated documentaries fully at the famous card game. Therefore, we decided to present you 5 feature films that deal exclusively with poker. Very simple to find for free on the web, these documentaries allow you to live the daily life of professional players. Between the testimonies, the confidences and the adrenaline of the tournaments, you will know everything about the world of poker.

"Bluffing his life"

To start our complete panorama of documentaries on poker, there is nothing better than to present you a little jewel from Quebec. Broadcast on Télé-Québec in 2012, the work of director Alex B. Martin immerses you in the world of poker in Las Vegas. By following Quebec players who earn their living through the game of cards, prejudices are broken in favor of a precise understanding of the daily life of a poker professional. Between the adrenaline of the competitions, and the long training sessions, you will know everything about the best Canadian players.

"That's Poker"

This documentary directed by Hervé Martin-Delpierre is a real reference in the world of poker. Since 2007, this feature film has been very popular with all card game lovers. To find out what this documentary will show you, just read its subtitle: "In the shoes of a player". Yes, because the director wanted to show the backstage of the WSOP tournament of 2006 by collecting a large number of confidences from the players. While you will be immersed in the intimacy of four professionals, this documentary also shows you darker sides of poker. Clearly, the card game is revealed to you in this documentary film.

« Boa »

Inevitably, French-speaking Canadians will find a lot of documentaries about French poker players. For example, we are sure that you will love "Boa", directed by Loïc Xans. In this feature film, you will follow the daily life of the professional player, Guillaume Darcourt, very famous in the circuit for his big mouth and his very hot temperament. For a duration of 56 minutes, you will have a good time following in the footsteps of this recognized player. Between funny moments, and others more moving, the spectator is directly transported into the exceptional daily life of this great poker player.

"Nosebleed"

This documentary will show you another facet of poker: that of high stakes and long parts of cash game on the internet. Directed in 2014 by Victor Saumont, "Nosebleed" follows the daily life of two great French players: Sebastien Sabic and Alexandre Luneau. You will be able to follow their daily life, but especially all their motivation to win a WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas. Through the lives of the two friends, you will be able to understand that poker is not necessarily about money. Yes, because these two players have only one dream in mind: to obtain a prestigious title on the circuit.

"Player(s)"

Finally, to finish this list of documentaries that you absolutely must watch, there is nothing better than to tell you about the feature film directed by Gabriel Kaluszynski entitled "Player(s)". As with many documentaries about poker, you will once again follow the adventure of several card game professionals. Here, it's the story of five Frenchmen who came to conquer the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas. Produced in 2010, this documentary transports you to the world of poker in its golden age.