Program 11: Mario

Marcel Gisler / Subtitled, Spotlight Feature, Narrative Feature, Saturday, Oct. 6 / Switzerland / 2018 / 124 mins

Mario (Max Hubacher) is on the verge of achieving his lifelong dream: playing in Europe’s top professional soccer league with his hometown team. Entering his final season in the top Under-21 league, all Mario has to do to earn his much-anticipated promotion to fame and fortune is keep his head down, work hard, and play well. But when his team adds a flashy new teammate, Mario’s dream season immediately seems threatened.