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Mario

  • 2018
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.8K
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Aaron Altaras and Max Hubacher in Mario (2018)
SoccerDramaRomanceSport

In Bern, two young male footballers fall in love with each other, but face reluctance from their club and teammates.In Bern, two young male footballers fall in love with each other, but face reluctance from their club and teammates.In Bern, two young male footballers fall in love with each other, but face reluctance from their club and teammates.

  • Director
    • Marcel Gisler
  • Writers
    • Thomas Hess
    • Marcel Gisler
    • Frederic Moriette
  • Stars
    • Max Hubacher
    • Aaron Altaras
    • Jessy Moravec
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    5.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marcel Gisler
    • Writers
      • Thomas Hess
      • Marcel Gisler
      • Frederic Moriette
    • Stars
      • Max Hubacher
      • Aaron Altaras
      • Jessy Moravec
    • 55User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Max Hubacher
    Max Hubacher
    • Mario Lüthi
    Aaron Altaras
    Aaron Altaras
    • Leon Saldo
    Jessy Moravec
    Jessy Moravec
    • Jenny Odermatt
    Jürg Plüss
    Jürg Plüss
    • Daniel Lüthi
    Doro Müggler
    • Evelyn Lüthi
    Andreas Matti
    Andreas Matti
    • Spielerberater Peter Gehrling
    Joris Gratwohl
    • Roger Maillard (Trainer)
    Scherwin Amini
    • Claudio Lafranconi (Spieler YB U21)
    Fabrizio Borsani
    • Luc Columbier (Spieler YB U21)
    Julian Koechlin
    • Eric Kalterer (Spieler YB U21)
    Gabriel Noah Maurer
    • Simon Bucher (Spieler YB U21)
    Stallone Anderson
    • Lukas Ammann (Spieler YB U21)
    Manuel Pereira
    • Hélio Bomcampo (Assistenztrainer)
    Tom Burri
    • Tom Burri (Physiotherapeut)
    Beat Marti
    Beat Marti
    • Sportchef Frei
    Matthias Neukirch
    • Spielerberater Christian Zischler
    Annina Polivka
    • Miri
    Marin Blülle
    • Chrigu
    • Director
      • Marcel Gisler
    • Writers
      • Thomas Hess
      • Marcel Gisler
      • Frederic Moriette
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    User reviews55

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    10gmendoza-46416

    great film

    Makes u think about things gay playerss are going through its a mix sadness sweetness just wow
    9birkgez

    From Teammates To Lovers

    WOW.... Watched Mario last night, and it was utterly bang on. 9 stars, and one of the best gay films I have ever seen. The acting was sublime, especially by the two leads, and much of the supporting cast were excellent also, and the direction was almost flawless. Others may disagree, but I thought the ending was realistic and very well handled given the context of the story. Similarities with the very excellent Free Fall. As a gay football fan, also enjoyed the setting and onfield action. However, totally baffled how Mario attracted an '18' rating. Bollocks to that. In my Top 5 all-time gay films.
    9cmarino-24332

    Great movie; didn't like the end

    I gave this a 9/10 just because I didn't like how the movie ended. Not to say it shouldn't have ended the way it did but for me it didn't seem finished. The movie was good, the actors had chemistry, and the acting was good. Their relationship was sweet and complicated for their given careers; for me the ending wasn't enough.
    7steveybabes

    Good film - topical subject. An 18 rating is unjustified!

    Very topical story of gay footballers (in the closet). Quite a gentle film rather than hard hitting. Beautiful cast, beautiful locations - are there no ordinary looking gay guys/footballers?!

    One very simulated very shortsex scene (you really see nothing) doesn't warrant an 18 certificate which is really disappointing and cuts off an important potential younger audience from this film.

    Bit of a cliched ending in my book - have seen this type of ending many times but as I said its not a hard hitting film.

    Worth watching just because there has been nothing like this out there before around football
    10atractiveeyes

    Oscar Worthy

    Such an excellent movie with a touching story full of romantic feels and heartwhelming connections. The leads are great with outstanding realistic performances. The movie is very well made it really deserves an Oscar nomination for best Foreign Language film. I wouldn't call it a gay movie, I'd call it a movie for everyone who enjoys watching true love stories made in a nice professional way. Highly recommended.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed with the cooperation of actual Swiss professional team Young Boys Bern. Filming locations include their Stade de Suisse stadium and training ground. The filmmakers stated that they felt extremely welcome and that there was no censorship from the team on how the issue of a possibly-gay soccer player played out. One board member stated that the film depicted a realistic reaction from the team.
    • Quotes

      Evelyn Lüthi: Most people spend their lives doing what they do second best.

    • Soundtracks
      Landscape Escape
      Performed by Odd Beholder

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2018 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • Switzerland
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Swiss German
      • German
    • Also known as
      • 我的冠軍男友
    • Filming locations
      • Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
    • Production companies
      • Triluna Film AG
      • Carac Films
      • Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,394
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 4m(124 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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