--- product_id: 65662114 title: "MARIO" price: "95 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/65662114-mario store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # MARIO **Price:** 95 DH **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MARIO - **How much does it cost?** 95 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/65662114-mario) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When Leon joins Mario's football club, an immediate tension brews between them; both players are talented, driven and prepared to fight for their spot on the first team. When the pair are moved into a flat with one another, the competitive tension turns sexual. As their relationship intensive, the pair become inseparable, yet Mario is desperate to hide their love from his teammates. As rumours of their relationship begin to circulate, the boys are forced to make a choice; their careers, or each other. ★★★★★ “ An Exceptionally relevant piece of cinema” Culturefix ★★★★ “Sensitive and moving” Attitude When Leon joins Mario’s football club, an immediate tension brews between them; both players are talented, driven and prepared to fight for their spot on the first team. When the pair are moved into a flat with one another, the competitive tension turns sexual. As their relationship intensifies, the pair become inseparable, yet Mario is desperate to hide their love from his teammates. As rumours of their relationship begin to circulate, the boys are forced to make a choice; their careers, or each other. Special Features Interviews with Director Marcel Gisler and star Aaron Altaras Review: Excellent - In my opinion, the best gay films of all time are, in order: 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Juste une question d'amour', 'MARIO', and 'Another Country' (based on my collection of over 200 titles in this genre). I dismiss the criticism by one customer, that this story lacks originality (that person who seems to think that most gay films follow a boring set itinerary). In my experience this film is very true to life, and is certainly the work of someone with insider knowledge of the Football profession. Most gay coming-out experiences share a similarity because of the very nature of one's coming out in a society in which some people are unwilling to accept that homosexuals are perfectly normal people in all other ways, because most people happen to be heterosexual. Quite why the Football profession does not seem to respect current laws and guidelines regarding homosexuality, bullying, and employment rules is beyond me, especially when one considers that the British armed forces have succeeded in bringing themselves fully up to date (a miracle in itself). Yes, Football is a macho profession, but not nearly so much as the army. I can safely say this with experience of both. The idea that gay players in a team may affect ticket sales is absolute nonsense of course, since most people nowadays either respect gay people, or have a family member, relative or friend who is gay, and also because they are bound to a large extent by political correctness, particularly at work. I put it down to the unwillingness of certain club owners and management to change. In this particular case, any story line which didn't follow stereotypical experiences would not work simply because there would be no need to make a film about gay footballers if their lives were as banal as those of their heterosexual peers. We could instead make do with another film about football or footballers. As for the film's ending - I can understand that some might find this one unimaginative, but to me, it reminded me realistically of how I felt when I had to face the future without the person I loved, and contemplating whether it was worth living or not. Such dread was clearly written all over Mario's face, with all the fear and pain that I had to endure. So, full marks to the actor who played the part. The clever thing about this concluding scene is, that it effectively provides the author with the opportunity to write a sequel. Superb acting, well-written, and beautifully shot. The work which went into making this film is very commendable indeed, and the actors had to train with professional footballers to blend in convincingly. Review: Brave movie with compelling storyline - We all know there are many gay/bisexual footballers in the premiership as well as in foreign leagues and despite the politically correct do-gooders who sprout their usual nonsense that this should not be an issue in the 21st century, this brave film shows us exactly why they won't come out. Leon and Mario are teammates in an ambitious club who fall in love to the consternation of a rival striker who starts to spread deadly rumours about their relationship the consequences of which make up the second half of the film. I won't spoil what happens - although I expect you can guess. What I will say is that the production values are high and the performances and direction first rate. Max Hubacher (Mario) does well as the lad who has to decide between love and furthering his career, while Aaron Altaras (Leon) gives a quietly compelling performance as Mario's other half. As so often in this genre the ending leaves a feeling of melancholy. But then the preceding two hours will show you why. In Swiss German with excellent subtitles. Good extras featuring director and Altaras. Recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 548 Reviews | ## Images ![MARIO - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iZz22i27S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by C***Y on 31 December 2018* In my opinion, the best gay films of all time are, in order: 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Juste une question d'amour', 'MARIO', and 'Another Country' (based on my collection of over 200 titles in this genre). I dismiss the criticism by one customer, that this story lacks originality (that person who seems to think that most gay films follow a boring set itinerary). In my experience this film is very true to life, and is certainly the work of someone with insider knowledge of the Football profession. Most gay coming-out experiences share a similarity because of the very nature of one's coming out in a society in which some people are unwilling to accept that homosexuals are perfectly normal people in all other ways, because most people happen to be heterosexual. Quite why the Football profession does not seem to respect current laws and guidelines regarding homosexuality, bullying, and employment rules is beyond me, especially when one considers that the British armed forces have succeeded in bringing themselves fully up to date (a miracle in itself). Yes, Football is a macho profession, but not nearly so much as the army. I can safely say this with experience of both. The idea that gay players in a team may affect ticket sales is absolute nonsense of course, since most people nowadays either respect gay people, or have a family member, relative or friend who is gay, and also because they are bound to a large extent by political correctness, particularly at work. I put it down to the unwillingness of certain club owners and management to change. In this particular case, any story line which didn't follow stereotypical experiences would not work simply because there would be no need to make a film about gay footballers if their lives were as banal as those of their heterosexual peers. We could instead make do with another film about football or footballers. As for the film's ending - I can understand that some might find this one unimaginative, but to me, it reminded me realistically of how I felt when I had to face the future without the person I loved, and contemplating whether it was worth living or not. Such dread was clearly written all over Mario's face, with all the fear and pain that I had to endure. So, full marks to the actor who played the part. The clever thing about this concluding scene is, that it effectively provides the author with the opportunity to write a sequel. Superb acting, well-written, and beautifully shot. The work which went into making this film is very commendable indeed, and the actors had to train with professional footballers to blend in convincingly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brave movie with compelling storyline *by S***T on 16 September 2018* We all know there are many gay/bisexual footballers in the premiership as well as in foreign leagues and despite the politically correct do-gooders who sprout their usual nonsense that this should not be an issue in the 21st century, this brave film shows us exactly why they won't come out. Leon and Mario are teammates in an ambitious club who fall in love to the consternation of a rival striker who starts to spread deadly rumours about their relationship the consequences of which make up the second half of the film. I won't spoil what happens - although I expect you can guess. What I will say is that the production values are high and the performances and direction first rate. Max Hubacher (Mario) does well as the lad who has to decide between love and furthering his career, while Aaron Altaras (Leon) gives a quietly compelling performance as Mario's other half. As so often in this genre the ending leaves a feeling of melancholy. But then the preceding two hours will show you why. In Swiss German with excellent subtitles. Good extras featuring director and Altaras. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect example of not accepted same sex partners in sports *by P***T on 16 January 2020* Beautiful movie about same sex and sport. Soccer, a man's world but with man who fall in love on the same sex and the pressure of above to don't fall for it. The movie shows with strong actors a perfect and beautiful story about two men fall in love in the same team but can't be because if they want to be a professional soccer player. Good performance, heavy scenes with confrontation and coming out struggle. 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