Kick Off
Originally released in 2009. Kick Off is a drama film. directed by Shawkat Amin Korki. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shwan Attoof, Omer Chawshin, and Govar Anwar
Synopsis
Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door lives Hilin, who has not been able to express her feelings. One of the only sources of happiness for these people who live amid fear of poverty and bombings is soccer. Asu gathers together the Kurdish, Arabs and Turkish in order to hold a soccer match. Although they are of different races, they become close neighbors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
KU
Original language
Country
Iraq
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KU
Production Companies
- NHK
- Narin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kick Off about?
Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door liv...
Who directed Kick Off?
Kick Off was directed by Shawkat Amin Korki.
How long is Kick Off?
Kick Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Kick Off released?
Kick Off was released on October 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kick Off?
The main cast of Kick Off includes Shwan Attoof, Omer Chawshin, Govar Anwar, Rozhan Hama Jaza, Salah Shex Mohammedi.