Documentary on passion for Flamengo shown at film festival in Rio | OneFootball

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

Explaining a Flamengo fan is not easy. However, the love of Flamengo supporters in the stands made it to the screens of Cinefoot this Monday (10). Thus, the documentary “Wherever I Am, I’ll Be There – A Rubro-Negro Passion” followed fans who lived through the Libertadores campaigns 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 dedicated exclusively to football in Brazil.

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 featuring 75 films from 10 countries. The festival brings together feature films, short films, national and international premieres, as well as debates dedicated to the world of football.

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

Why were the 1981 and 2019 Libertadores chosen?

In 1981, Flamengo was seen as an underdog in the Libertadores. That was because the club was making its debut in the competition, which had little relevance to the world at the time. However, Zico and company conquered not only South America, but the world that year.

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

Did Flamengo become a powerhouse in the Libertadores?

The nearly 40-year drought was ended, and Mengo has won South America two more times since then. As a result, the number of titles makes Fla the Brazilian club with the most Libertadores titles so far.

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