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A group of young women in Khartoum defies a government ban on female football, striving for official recognition as Sudan's national women's team.
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Captain Sara Jubara leads a group of young women in Khartoum who are determined to play professional football despite a ban imposed by Sudan's Islamic military government. Over four years, they strive for official recognition as the Sudanese women's national football team. The National Football Association receives FIFA funds for women's teams, yet the players remain marginalized. As elections within the association hint at potential change, the women confront societal challenges and seek sponsorship to realize their dreams.
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Why Watch
- Meet the brave women defying football bans in Sudan.
- Follow Captain Sara's quest for sponsorship.
- See the impact of the 2018/19 Sudanese revolution.
Did You Know
- Marwa Zein took four years to produce Khartoum Offside.
- The film premiered at the 2019 Berlinale Forum in Germany.
- The National Football Association in Sudan received FIFA funds for women's teams.
- Sara Jubara, the team captain, is a young Christian woman from northern Sudan.
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Who directed the documentary Khartoum Offside?
Khartoum Offside was directed by Sudanese filmmaker Marwa Zein.
What is the main focus of Khartoum Offside?
The documentary focuses on young women in Sudan who are striving to play professional football despite a ban imposed by the Sudanese Islamist military government.
When did Khartoum Offside premiere?
Khartoum Offside premiered globally in the 2019 Berlinale Forum in Germany.
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