ULTRAS film screening

If you are looking for something to do on 24th April 2026, there is a screening of the documentary ULTRAS happening at Duke’s at Komedia. The film explores the world of extreme football fan culture, moving beyond the surface level to examine how these groups operate. It is not limited to one region; the documentary covers fan bases across eight countries and four continents, including footage and interviews from Argentina, Indonesia, Morocco, and Italy. By looking at these different environments, the film attempts to map out the common threads that connect these subcultures globally.

For those of us based in Brighton, there is a specific local connection to note. The documentary includes testimonies from supporters of Whitehawk FC, which brings the global subject matter back to our own neighbourhood. Seeing how the local experience of Whitehawk fans sits alongside the international examples featured in the film might be of interest to anyone following the local football scene or those curious about the social aspects of sports fandom.

The screening itself runs for 120 minutes and has a 15 rating. After the film finishes, there is a scheduled Q&A session with the director, Ragnhild Ekner. This is a chance to hear about the research and the time spent with these groups, as well as the challenges of filming in such intense environments. Since the event is hosted at the Duke’s at Komedia, it follows the standard procedure for cinema screenings at this venue. You will need to purchase tickets through the Picturehouse website or box office to secure a seat. It is a fairly direct event: a documentary screening followed by a discussion, offering a look at a specific subculture through both a global and a local lens. If you are interested in the intersection of sports and social documentary, this is the format the evening will take.