Documentary on passion for Flamengo screened at Rio festival | OneFootball

Production followed Flamengo fans who experienced the 1981 and 2019 Libertadores triumphs

Explaining a Flamengo fan is not easy. However, the love of Flamengo’s supporters in the stands made it to the screens of Cinefoot this Monday (10). Thus, the documentary “Wherever I am, I will be there – A red-and-black passion” followed fans who lived through the Libertadores titles of 1981 and 2019.

The festival takes place from 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estação Claro Rio, in Rio de Janeiro. Cinefoot is a pioneer in Latin America and the only film festival in Brazil dedicated exclusively to football.

What is the documentary’s plot?

The film, directed by Pedro Asbeg, shows how different generations keep alive the tradition of following the club through stadiums, roads, and countries. The production is a celebration of the relationship between supporters and football through stories of devotion to the Rubro-Negro.

Will only the Flamengo documentary be shown?

Cinefoot, however, runs from August 6 to 11 in Rio de Janeiro, and from August 7 to 10 in São Paulo, with a free program bringing together 75 films from 10 countries. The festival features feature films, short films, national and international premieres, as well as debates dedicated to the world of football.

Service / Flamengo: Where: Estação Claro Rio, Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 35, in Botafogo When: August 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: free (available through Sympla) See the full schedule: https://cinefoot.org/cinefoot-16-confira-a-programacao/

Why choose the 1981 and 2019 Libertadores?

In 1981, Flamengo were seen as underdogs in the Libertadores. That was because they were making their debut in a competition that had not yet carried major relevance in the world. However, Zico and company conquered not only America, but the world that year.

Mais Querido, however, did not return to play in the continental cup final for another 37 years. Rubro-Negro was once again seen as an outsider in the tournament. Until 38 years later, the Libertadores trophy turned red and black again with Gabigol and company.

Did Flamengo become a powerhouse in the Libertadores?

The taboo of nearly 40 years was broken, and Mengo has won America two more times since then. As a result, the number of titles makes Fla the Brazilian club with the most Libertadores trophies so far.

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