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.…
Top Cast
Sima Mobarak-Shahi
First Girl
Shayesteh Irani
Smoking Girl
Ayda Sadeqi
Soccer Girl
Golnaz Farmani
Girl with Tchador
Mahnaz Zabihi
Girl Disguised as Soldier
Nazanin Sediq-zadeh
Young Girl
Safar Samandar
Azari Soldier
M. Kheyrabadi
Mashadi soldier
M. Kheymeg Kabood
Tehrani Soldier
Mohsen Tanabandeh
Ticket Seller
Reza Farhadi
Old Man
M. R. Gharadaghi
Boy with Firecrackers
Karim Khobadandehloo
Soldier
Hadi Saeedi
Soldier
Mohammad Mokhtar Azad
Haji
Ali Roshanpour
Bus Passenger
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FAQ about Offside
What is Offside about?
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.
When was Offside released?
Offside was released in 2006.
What genres does Offside belong to?
Offside is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Offside?
The cast of Offside includes Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani, Mahnaz Zabihi.