Argentina Fútbol Club

"The battle between Boca Juniors and River Plate is not just about sports; it is an ever enduring struggle for identity."

May 26 2010 N/A 1h 23m
Documentary, History, Sport

A journalistic approach to exploring a culture whose very identity meshes profoundly with its involvement in fútbol.

Plot

Singing. Shouting. Hysteria. Argentina lives for futbol. The battle between Boca Juniors and River Plate is not just about sports; it is an ever-enduring struggle for identity. In Buenos Aires, historic tensions swell not only between legendary clubs Boca and River but among their intense followers. For these futbol fanatics, the game symbolizes strength, unity, and power in a society beset by stark social and economic divisions. Through a journalistic lens, this film provides an intimate look into Argentina and its beloved sport to reveal an unparalleled passion that reverberates far beyond the pitch.

Written by

Juan Pablo Roubio, Gavin P. Sullivan

Directed by

Juan Pablo Roubio

Production Countries

Argentina

Languages

Español

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
30
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA