SET in Iran, Offside tells the story of the female football supporters in the country – growing in numbers. But the same problem arises – women in Iran cannot watch football and many dress as boys to try to get into a game. Before the kick-off, a girl
SET in Iran, Offside tells the story of the female football supporters in the country - growing in numbers.
But the same problem arises - women in Iran cannot watch
football and many dress as boys to try to get into a game.
Before the kick-off, a girl is stopped at a checkpoint and led away to an enclosure next to the stadium. After the game, she and others like her will be handed over to the vice squad.
But the women are determined not to give up. They'll use every trick they know in order to get to see the game after all.
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