
Kicking Off
We're Here To Stay!
Directed by Anton Bormatov
Produced by CTB Film Company, Cinema Foundation of Russia
A dark, tension-driven thriller about the violent subculture of soccer hooliganism, exploring the seductive trap of group belonging and the impossibility of escape.
This movie is about soccer hooligans, the most aggressive and violent soccer aficionados. They are an exclusive group, the elite of all soccer fans. Whoever they may be in their everyday lives—college students, bankers, musicians, or car mechanics—they are a “firm.” It’s easy to get into a firm, but once you’re in, it’s for life. There’s no going back. The movie is based on actual events
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Is Kicking Off violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Does Kicking Off end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Kicking Off scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Kicking Off easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Kicking Off sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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