Khartoum Offside

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Synopsis

A group of young women in Khartoum are determined to play football professionally, in defiance of the ban imposed by Sudan’s Islamic Military government. Their battle to get officially recognized as Sudan’s National Women’s team is fearless and courageous. Through the intimate portraits of these women, over a number of years, we follow their moments of hope and despair

Marwa Zein | Sudan | Documentary | 2019 | 75 min