Offside (2005)

Offside (2005) poster

Hayat, a soccer fanatic from Hamburg, has breast cancer. After the operation, the 20-year-old feels disfigured and is no longer allowed to play football because of her medication. But a life without soccer? Unimaginable! For Hayat, the motto now is: after the game is before the game. The motley group of girls from FC Schanze, who neither have a jersey nor can dribble, take Hayat in. Her lousy coach Toni, who sees his main task as certifying that his girls are free of talent, also takes a liking to her. The way the roughneck courts her, first out of vanity and then out of genuine affection, and discovers his sensitivity in the process, is one of the film's great moments.

Director: Buket Alakuş
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Bella Halben
Editing: Andreas Radtke
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

adolescence, german-turkish living together, women's football (soccer), teenage crush

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Offside about?
Hayat, a soccer fanatic from Hamburg, has breast cancer. After the operation, the 20-year-old feels disfigured and is no longer allowed to play football because of her medication. But a life without soccer? Unimaginable! For Hayat, the motto now is: after the game is before the game. The motley group of girls from FC Schanze, who neither have a jersey nor can dribble, take Hayat in. Her lousy coach Toni, who sees his main task as certifying that his girls are free of talent, also takes a liking to her. The way the roughneck courts her, first out of vanity and then out of genuine affection, and discovers his sensitivity in the process, is one of the film's great moments.
Who directed Offside?
Offside was directed by Buket Alakuş.
Who stars in Offside?
Offside stars Karoline Herfurth, Thierry van Werveke, Ken Duken, Zarah Jane McKenzie, Verena Wolfien, Aziza Yildirim.
How long is Offside?
Offside has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Offside?
Offside is a Drama film.
Where was Offside produced?
Offside was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Offside?
The themes of Offside include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.