Escape for a Goal (2025)

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Sisters Zaynab and Maryam are two Afghan soccer players who play for the Herat women's team. When the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan, they decide to flee the regime. Maryam manages to board a flight to Italy, while Zaynab is left behind. The film follows their parallel and separate lives between Afghanistan and Europe.

Director: Stefano Liberti, Mario Poeta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape for a Goal about?
Sisters Zaynab and Maryam are two Afghan soccer players who play for the Herat women's team. When the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan, they decide to flee the regime. Maryam manages to board a flight to Italy, while Zaynab is left behind. The film follows their parallel and separate lives between Afghanistan and Europe.
Who directed Escape for a Goal?
Escape for a Goal was directed by Stefano Liberti, Mario Poeta.
How long is Escape for a Goal?
Escape for a Goal has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Escape for a Goal?
Escape for a Goal is a Documentary film.