Ultras (Ultras)

Ragnhild Ekner

Ultras - the beating heart of football and a constant source of debate. The world’s most popular sub-culture. In this film, we visit stands in eight countries, on four continents. We get to experience the sparkling energy and atmosphere that is unique for the football stands. At the same time, we gain insight into how a strong subcultural context can influence and be influenced by its surrounding social context. This isn’t a critical review, it’s a tribute.

Sweden, Denmark, Finland 2025, '89

DIRECTOR: Ragnhild Ekner

SCENARIO: Ragnhild Ekner

CAMERA: Fabian Sigurd, Martina Carlstedt, Ania Winiarska, Joel Viksten

MONTAGE: Sofie Steenberger, Neil Wigardt, Joel Vikstén Abrahamsson

MUSIC: Pietari Koskinen

PRODUCERS: Tobias Janson, Monica Hellström, Pasi Hakkio

PRODUCTION: Story

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Ragnhild Ekner

Ragnhild Ekner, born in Stockholm in 1982, raised and currently living in Gothenburg, is a director and co-owner of the production company Story since 2017. With roots in graffiti and football culture, her work focuses on belonging, the search for meaning, and the negotiation of power. She earned a bachelor’s degree in documentary film from Stockholm University of the Arts in 2013. Her previous works include the feature documentary The Traffic Lights Turn Blue Tomorrow and the documentary series Rosh. Ultras is her second feature-length documentary.