Khartoum Offside

Khartoum Offside

75 mins | Documentary | Nov. 15, 2019

A group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer. Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan's National Woman's team is fearless, courageous and often laughable. But their struggle is unwavering. Through the intimate portrait of these women over a number of years we follow their moments of hope and deception. Despite the National Football Federation getting FIFA funds earmarked for the women's teams, this team continues to be marginalized. However, there is a new spark of hope when the elections within the federation could mean real change of the entire system.

Khartoum Offside

75 mins | Documentary | Nov. 15, 2019

Khartoum Offside
A group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer. Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan's National Woman's team is fearless, courageous and often laughable. But their struggle is unwavering. Through the intimate portrait of these women over a number of years we follow their moments of hope and deception. Despite the National Football Federation getting FIFA funds earmarked for the women's teams, this team continues to be marginalized. However, there is a new spark of hope when the elections within the federation could mean real change of the entire system.
Producers One Productions, Stray Dog Productions
Original title Oufsaiyed Elkhortoum
Directors Marwa Zein
Writers

Cast

Elham Balatone

as Elham

Nedal Fadlallah

as Henda

Fatma Gaddal

as Gaddal

Sara Jubara

as Captain Sara