Kick Off (2009)

Kick Off (2009) poster

Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door lives Hilin, who has not been able to express her feelings. One of the only sources of happiness for these people who live amid fear of poverty and bombings is soccer. Asu gathers together the Kurdish, Arabs and Turkish in order to hold a soccer match. Although they are of different races, they become close neighbors.

Director: Shawkat Amin Korki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mohammad Reza Darvishi
Editing: Mastaneh Darvish
Production: NHK, Narin Film
Country: Iraq, Iran, Japan
Language: العربية, Kurdish
Original Language: ku

Themes

Football Passion

Keywords

iraq, football (soccer), bombing, iraqi 

Trailer

Kick Off Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kick Off about?
Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door lives Hilin, who has not been able to express her feelings. One of the only sources of happiness for these people who live amid fear of poverty and bombings is soccer. Asu gathers together the Kurdish, Arabs and Turkish in order to hold a soccer match. Although they are of different races, they become close neighbors.
Who directed Kick Off?
Kick Off was directed by Shawkat Amin Korki.
Who stars in Kick Off?
Kick Off stars Shwan Attoof, Omer Chawshin, Govar Anwar, Rozhan Hama Jaza, Salah Shex Mohammedi, Zhyan Ibrahim Khayat.
How long is Kick Off?
Kick Off has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Kick Off?
Kick Off is a Drama film.
Where was Kick Off produced?
Kick Off was produced in Iraq, Iran, Japan.
What are the themes of Kick Off?
The themes of Kick Off include: Football Passion.