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IMDB (9,088 votes)

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500M
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Play Time: 93 mins
Comedy, Drama
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Overview:
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.

Original Title:آفساید
Status: Released (2006-05-26)
Awards:5 wins & 4 nominations total
BoxOffice:$180,530
Screen:Jafar Panahi, Shadmehr Rastin
Productions: Jafar Panahi Productions
Production Countries: Iran
Spoken Languages: فارسی
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I think this might be my favourite from Jafar Panahi as it takes a more comedic approach to his critical evaluation of modern day life in Iran. It’s a big day in the sporting calendar with their national team facing Bahrain for a spot in the 2006 World Cup. Ostensibly to protect them ....

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