Review of Offside (2015) by Graham E — 14 Sep 2007

A charming comedy about football and sexism in Iran.

This review of Offside (2015) was written by Graham E on 14 Sep 2007.

Offside has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Hannah D (723) on 08 Nov 2009

This is fabulous! Being a huge Nottingham Forest fan, I could feel the girls' anguish at not being able to watch the match…

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By Carol F (168) on 09 Aug 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 David H (2,838) on 18 Jul 2009

Just a very, very HUMANE film about unfortunate restrictions that still exist in Iran…

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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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By John A (1,813) on 17 Mar 2012

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By Brad S (2,657) on 20 Feb 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 Diego F. V (95) on 25 Nov 2012

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