Review of Offside (2015) by Aaron T — 26 May 2008

Interesting look at the treatment of women in Iran as shown through Soccer.

This review of Offside (2015) was written by Aaron T on 26 May 2008.

Offside has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Pegah P (39) on 18 Jun 2011

Yet another Iranian movie proving having a very low budget doesn't mean shit! these girls are fierce…

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By Sahbi J (12) on 22 Aug 2009

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By Heather M (2,904) on 15 Nov 2013

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By Diganta B (180) on 13 Nov 2011

An interesting Iranian story following 6 girls trying to sneak into a Soccer game where no Women are allowed, to watch Iran try and qualify…

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By Jon P (467) on 14 May 2012

Part character-driven comedy and part political protest, Panahi's 2006 Silver Bear winner is clever, funny and wonderfully insightful…

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By Harsha G (8) on 13 Apr 2009

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By Fernando F. Croce (840) for CinePassion (694) on 26 Aug 2009

Posits an exhilarating, ephemeral sense of cultural inclusiveness…

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By James L (1,420) on 19 Sep 2009

Wish it was this easy for members of the Iranian security apparatus to find their humanity. Maybe it is…

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