Pernik’s football match reflects toxic masculinity, economic hardship, and generational hatred, capturing the aggressive behavior of fans through an observational lens that raises ethical questions.
Through the lens of Tsetso, a working-class man influenced by his father's racism, the documentary reveals how personal histories shape collective identities within the fanbase.
The film's choice to depict hooliganism with slow-motion aesthetics risks glamorizing destructive behavior, prompting viewers to confront the dilemma of representation versus aestheticization.
In exploring the generational nature of hatred in Pernik, the documentary hints that the region's cultural malaise is deeply rooted in its historical context of economic decline.
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