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Khartoum Offside is a 2019 Sudanese sports documentary directed by Marwa Zein. It focuses on young women in Sudan who aspire to play professional football despite a ban imposed by the Islamist military government. The film captures their determination to gain official recognition as the Sudanese women's national football team while facing societal and governmental opposition.
The documentary was produced over four years and filmed in Khartoum. It features a diverse group of women, including Captain Sara Jubara, who is actively seeking sponsorship and business models to support their ambitions. The film also addresses broader issues of women's rights, identity, and societal challenges in Sudan, particularly in the context of the political climate following the Sudanese revolution of 2018/19.
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.
Perfect For
Women's rights activismSports documentariesSudanese cultureFootball enthusiasts