Offside
Originally released in 2006. Offside is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jafar Panahi.
Starring Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, and Ayda Sadeqi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (123 votes)
Budget
$2.5K
Production budget
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sima Mobarak-Shahi
as First Girl
Shayesteh Irani
as Smoking Girl
Ayda Sadeqi
as Soccer Girl
Golnaz Farmani
as Girl with Tchador
Mahnaz Zabihi
as Girl Disguised as Soldier
Nazanin Sediq-zadeh
as Young Girl
Safar Samandar
as Azari Soldier
M. Kheyrabadi
as Mashadi soldier
M. Kheymeg Kabood
as Tehrani Soldier
Mohsen Tanabandeh
as Ticket Seller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
- Budget
- $2,500
Production Companies
- Jafar Panahi Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sol...
Who directed Offside?
Offside was directed by Jafar Panahi.
How long is Offside?
Offside has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Offside released?
Offside was released on May 26, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Offside?
The main cast of Offside includes Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani, Mahnaz Zabihi.
Is Offside worth watching?
Offside has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.