New player Leon (Aaron Alataras) joins Mario’s (Max Hubacher) football club and they become competitive on the pitch for securing a place in the first team. However, when asked to share an apartment, their rivalry takes a more passionate intimate turn. As their relationship intensifies, attitudes within the club force then to make a choice between their careers or each other. Should they follow their hearts or play by the rules?
Combining authentic scenes of on-the-pitch action with intense drama, MARIO is a highly relevant and topical film shining a light on the pressures put upon professional football managers and associates alike to keep quiet about players who identify as gay in favour of preserving their career. The film highlights homophobia within the game as well as wider issues around bullying and inclusion that are being addressed by many national and local football clubs as well as wider sports organisations.
DVD/ VOD RELEASE DATE: 10 September. Try the trailer above.
