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Offside

2006, Movie, 1h 33min

During the 2006 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, numerous young women are caught and rounded up for dressing as men so they could gain access to the game. Guarded by several soldiers in a holding pen, the women attempt to keep updated on the score.

Country: Iran

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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The amateur ensemble cast and superb satire make this one of the best football films going.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Noel Murray

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...a sports film unlike any other, and a political film that makes the personal profound.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Marrit Ingman

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...ruminations on secular Iranian nationalism are effectively couched within the characters, and the film, which won the Berlin Film Festival’s Silver Bear but is banned in Iran, has a refreshing slyness to it...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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...Offside skildrer sine skæbner og pointer så hjerteskærende smukt i al sin enkelthed, at det er svært at holde armene nede og øjnene tørre.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Kim Nilsson

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Skådespelarna är alla bra och dialogen känns riktigt svidande...

Read full review at Moviezine

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In a country where women are prohibited from attending football matches, a group of brave and resourceful females defy the rules to follow their passion. Disguising themselves as men, they sneak into the stadium and are caught by security. Confined to a holding pen with other female offenders, they use their wit and humor to keep updated on the game's progress. Amidst the chaos and camaraderie, a young girl's personal story unfolds as she honors the memory of her fallen friend. Celebrating the simple joys of life and football, this heartwarming comedy challenges societal norms while showcasing the power of friendship and unity.