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I. El Gasómetro: A Symbol of San Lorenzo (0:00 - 10:35) The Passion for San Lorenzo: This segment presents the testimony of fans who recount their love for the club since childhood, passed down through generations, rooted in the neighborhood and the blue and red colors. (0:00 - 2:35) The Birth of a Giant: The founding of the club in 1908 and the construction of its first stadium in 1916, known as El Gasómetro, which quickly became a benchmark for Argentine soccer. (2:35 - 4:40) Expansion and Glory: The expansion of the stadium in 1930 is described, becoming the largest in Argentina and hosting important sporting events, including national team matches. (4:40 - 6:25) El Gasómetro, a Social Meeting Point: The role of the stadium as a social center of the Boedo neighborhood is highlighted, providing space for Olympic athletes and various sporting and cultural activities. (6:25 - 8:15) The stands come to life: Commentators describe the features of the different stands at the Gasómetro, the vibrant atmosphere and the passion of the fans. (8:15 - 10:35) II. Los Matadores and the Golden Decade (10:35 - 15:25) Championship era: The 60s and 70s are reviewed, when San Lorenzo established itself as one of the greats of Argentine soccer, winning several championships with the famous team “Los Matadores”. (10:35 - 12:10) The Gasómetro in the hearts of the players: Iconic players of the club share their memories and experiences inside the Gasómetro, describing it as their second home. (12:10 - 13:40) The donation of land and the beginning of the end: The donation of land in Bajo Flores in 1965 is described, which would mean the beginning of the plan to move the club and expropriate the Gasómetro. (13:40 - 15:25) III. The Threat of the Highway and the Dictatorship (15:25 - 21:55) The Arrival of the Highway Project: The approval of the central highway project in 1971 during the de facto government of Alejandro Lanusse is mentioned, a threat to the continuity of the Gasómetro. (15:25 - 16:30) The Military Coup and Expropriation: The beginning of the military dictatorship in 1976 is described, as well as the subsequent ordinance that ordered the extension of streets, cutting off the Gasómetro and allocating the land for housing construction. (16:30 - 18:00) An “Unsafe” Stadium and the Last Performance: The media campaign that branded the Gasómetro as unsafe is exposed, justifying its demolition, while the wood from its stands is reused in other fields. (18:00 - 20:20) The last game and the silence of Boedo: The last game at the Gasómetro on December 2, 1979 is recounted, a 0-0 draw against Boca, and the sadness that invaded the neighborhood after its closure. (20:20 - 21:55) IV. The Descent, the Sale and the Nostalgia (21:55 - 34:20) The relegation to Primera B: San Lorenzo is relegated to Primera B in 1981, a hard blow for the institution and the fans who clung to the Gasómetro as a symbol of resistance. (21:55 - 24:55) The San Lorenzo phenomenon in B: Despite the pain, the fans turn out to support the team in its fight to return to Primera, filling stadiums and creating a social phenomenon. (24:55 - 27:20) The return to the First Division and the sale of the Gasómetro: San Lorenzo returns to the First Division in 1982, but the sale of the Gasómetro land is already a done deal, leaving a bittersweet taste in the mouth of the fans. (27:20 - 29:35) Demolition, dispossession and memories: The demolition of the Gasómetro in 1983 is recounted and the feeling of dispossession due to the sale to ghost companies, while the fans treasure the few memories that remain. (29:35 - 32:40) A void in the neighborhood: The social impact of the loss of the Gasómetro is reflected upon, a space for meeting and social development that disappeared with the sale of the land. (32:40 - 34:20) V. The Return Home: A Latent Dream (34:20 - 42:20) The New Gasometer and the longing for the old home: The inauguration of the New Gasometer in 1993 is mentioned, but nostalgia for the original Gasometer persists among fans. (34:20 - 36:40) The fight to return to Avenida La Plata: Fans of different generations express their desire to return to the original location of the Gasometer, a longing that remains alive despite the passage of time. (36:40 - 42:20) VI. Final Reflections (38:35 - 40:54) A shared dream: This summarizes the general feeling of San Lorenzo fans, who dream of returning to the place where the club was born and recovering its historical identity. (38:35 - 40:54) Starring: Adolfo Res, Daniel Peso, Javier Penelas, Oscar Romano, Gabriel Capizzano, Oscar Di Capua, Nico, JORGE RINALDI AND JOSÉ SANFILIPPO Poem: Daniel Ballester Voiceover: Gustavo Rizzi Directed: Julián Profeta and Diego Moreyra Written: Diego Moreyra and Julián Profeta Script: Diego Moreyra Editing: Julián Profeta Produced by Julián Profeta and Diego Moreyra