Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Bove documentary charts cardiac arrest and Watford rebirth
Edoardo Bove's new film tells how he went from collapsing on the pitch to rebuilding his career at Watford.
E. Bove
player
Who
Edoardo Bove
What
Documentary 'In Un Battito'
When
Soon in Italian cinemas
Where
Italian cinemas
What happened. Edoardo Bove is releasing a documentary called 'In Un Battito' (In A Heartbeat) about his cardiac arrest during a Fiorentina match and his return to football at Watford after heart surgery. The film, directed by Giovanni Troilo, will be released in Italian cinemas soon.
- Bove collapsed during Fiorentina vs Inter on December 1, 2024; his heart stopped and he was revived on the pitch.
- He received an implanted cardiac defibrillator, which under Italian law ended his Serie A career.
- Now 24, Bove plays for Watford and has made seven appearances this season.
“Who am I without football?”
— Documentary question
The documentary explores Bove's identity crisis after leaving Serie A and his new chapter in England.
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