One of only 3 films to look into the world of organised soccer violence. The film looks at a fanatical group of AS Roma supporters and the tragic and violent events leading upto their away game at hated rivals Juventus. Italian hooligan gangs or Ultras are among the most organised and violent in europe and this film sheds light onto their passions and why they do what they do. We see that their lives revolve entirely around the Sunday match and have dedicated their lives to their teams cause. We see the dead end lives they live outside the group and we see what the passion of the game and the togetherness of the group gives them. OK some of the fight scenes do seem a little staged and the fashions are very much outdated but this still gives a insight into the fanaticism that follows European soccer.
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Football Hooligan belonging and Dead End lives
dcmMovielover20 September 2015
Warning: Spoilers
When tough-man, hooligan-gang leader Principe is released from prison he discovers his mob 'the Brigatte Veneno', a fanatical and violent grouping of AS Roma fans, are now led by his best friend, the more sensitive Red. While he has been in jail, Red has also begun an affair with Cinzia, who was Principe's girlfriend.
The mob of hooligans are a curious bunch consisting mostly of sociopaths and thugs hellbent on violence, and younger softer local fans along for the ride and thrill. The tensions rise and crank up as Principe and Red jostle for control of the gang, by strength of character not brawn, and for the affections of Cinzia. Which way Cinzia will go is uncertain, as she seems to lean towards both men. Like the outcast hooligans she is associated with, though she is beautiful and dressed like a something from a magazine - she too is a character who craves danger and thrills - and like the hooligans, perhaps to her won ultimate detriment.
As the Brigatter Veneno leave Roma for a mass trip to Turin for a match against rival club Juventus, the hooligan mobs of each side prepare for war. Lead now with certainty, by Principe, disaster awaits them as they clash with their Turino counterparts, and Red will blame the hot-headed Principe for the outcome.
The mob of hooligans are a curious bunch consisting mostly of sociopaths and thugs hellbent on violence, and younger softer local fans along for the ride and thrill. The tensions rise and crank up as Principe and Red jostle for control of the gang, by strength of character not brawn, and for the affections of Cinzia. Which way Cinzia will go is uncertain, as she seems to lean towards both men. Like the outcast hooligans she is associated with, though she is beautiful and dressed like a something from a magazine - she too is a character who craves danger and thrills - and like the hooligans, perhaps to her won ultimate detriment.
As the Brigatter Veneno leave Roma for a mass trip to Turin for a match against rival club Juventus, the hooligan mobs of each side prepare for war. Lead now with certainty, by Principe, disaster awaits them as they clash with their Turino counterparts, and Red will blame the hot-headed Principe for the outcome.
The best ultra movie ever did
segispalma24 March 2020
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