SummaryThere’s a ripple of disquiet in the locker-room when Leon, a new striker, joins the soccer team. Sharing a flat with keen rival Mario sets the scene for an unexpected love affair, but the path of gay love in this macho world is not an easy one. Mario is unwilling or unable to acknowledge the implications of what is happening. But pretend girlfrie... Read More
Directed By:Marcel Gisler
Written By:Thomas Hess, Marcel Gisler, Jacqueline Surchat, Grischa Duncker, Frederic Moriette
Mario
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Nov 13, 2018
75
The engaging leads, stumbling through a romance they’re too young to temper, finesse or control, give Mario the spark of life and make it another ground-breaking genre film that eventually Hollywood will get around to remaking.
Nov 13, 2018
70
Despite its structural problems and mostly foreseeable storyline, the small, very human moments such as these ensure that Mario feels authentic and is, finally, moving.
Nov 13, 2018
60
At two hours, the film feels a little long, but this is a heartfelt and human drama with the texture of truth and characters to care about.
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Production Company:
- Triluna Film AG
- Carac Films
- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
- Teleclub AG
- Frenetic Films
Duration:2 h 4 m
Tagline:Follow your heart, or play by the rules?
Awards
Swiss Film Prize
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
FilmOut San Diego, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Outflix Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
