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Offside

7.0/10 (142 votes) 93 min Iran
ComedyDrama

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.

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Offside is a comedy and drama movie released in 2006. This page brings together its release information, runtime, audience rating, credited cast, trailer and related titles.

Title type
Movie
Release date
May 26, 2006
Release status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Countries
Iran
Audience score
7.0/10 from 142 ratings
Credited cast
15
Trailer
Available

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15 credited

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CinemaSerf★ 7.0/10

I think this might be my favourite from Jafar Panahi as it takes a more comedic approach to his critical evaluation of modern day life in Iran. It’s a big day in the sporting calendar with their national team facing Bahrain for a spot in the 2006 World Cup. Ostensibly to protect them from the outrageous behaviour of the menfolk, girls are banned from entering the stadium but a few of them are not to be deterred. Donning a range of disguises they attempt to blag their way in past the touts, the attendants and the ever vigilant soldiers. Some do manage to sneak in, but a few are apprehended and detained in a holding pen tantalisingly close to a view of the pitch - but they are still not permi…

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Movie details

Offside

Release date
May 26, 2006
Runtime
93 min
Rating
7.0/10
Country
Iran
ComedyDrama

Overview

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.

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