"In many ways, ultra-dom provides precisely what contemporary society lacks: collectivism in a period of atomisation; danger and adrenaline in a society that seems strangely bloodless; old-fashioned masculinity and muscle in a period of soft skills, and belonging in an era of rootlessness."
"Inside, we're a family, says another, and we take care of each other. Ultras are the only vociferous link to the soil in which the club germinated. Only they give sanitised modern football a sense of passion."
"You can't come in [to the terraces] with a ring, or with lipstick or with make-up, as if that veto were liberating."
Ultras, once confined to Italian stadiums, have become a global cultural obsession since the late 1960s. Ragnhild Ekner's documentary, Ultras, explores this phenomenon across various countries, showcasing the sense of community and belonging it provides. The film highlights how ultra-dom offers what contemporary society lacks, such as collectivism and a sense of identity. While some concepts may be controversial, the film reveals the complexities of the ultra experience, including the exclusion of women in certain contexts, and the deep-rooted passion that ultras bring to modern football.
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