Offside

  • Date April 11, 2007
  • Time 8pm
  • Location Elgiva Theatre

(Original title: Afsaid)

Members’ Rating: 62%

In Iran it is against the law for women to attend football matches. The film follows a group of girls (disguised as boys) trying to get to watch Iran’s World Cup Qualifier at the same time as evading security guards. The director makes light and enjoyable work of a serious issue.

Iran, 2006, Jafar Panahi. Comedy/Drama/Sport, 1hr 33mins (PG)

Presented as the Chiltern Film Club