Khartoum Offside
7.0 / 8 votes
Sheffield Doc/Fest Release Date
Saturday 8th June 2019
Next Showing:
None. Last shown at Sheffield Doc/Fest on 11th June 2019.
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Genres:
Documentary, Sport
Language:
Arabic
Runtime:
1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Movie Synopsis:
A group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer. Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan's National Woman's team is fearless, courageous and often laughable. But their struggle is unwavering. Through the intimate portrait of these women over a number of years we follow their moments of hope and deception. Despite the National Football Federation getting FIFA funds earmarked for the women's teams, this team continues to be marginalized. However, there is a new spark of hope when the elections within the federation could mean real change of the entire system.
