Khartoum Offside (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 75 mins · Arabic

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Directed by

Marwa Zein

Starring

Nedal Fadlallah, Sara Jubara, Elham Balatone, Fatma Gaddal

A group of talented young women in Khartoum are driven to play football professionally, challenging a ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government. Their courageous fight for recognition as Sudan’s National Women’s team is filled with both humor and perseverance. Over several years, the film offers an intimate look at their journey, highlighting moments of hope and setbacks. Despite receiving FIFA funds intended for women’s teams, the players face continued marginalization, but a potential shift in the National Football Federation offers a glimmer of hope for systemic change.