Offside
Eine andere Liga
Synopsis
Hayat, a soccer fanatic from Hamburg, has breast cancer. After the operation, the 20-year-old feels disfigured and is no longer allowed to play football because of her medication. But a life without soccer? Unimaginable! For Hayat, the motto now is: after the game is before the game. The motley group of girls from FC Schanze, who neither have a jersey nor can dribble, take Hayat in. Her lousy coach Toni, who sees his main task as certifying that his girls are free of talent, also takes a liking to her. The way the roughneck courts her, first out of vanity and then out of genuine affection, and discovers his sensitivity in the process, is one of the film's great moments.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buket Alakuş
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Berger, Buket Alakuş
- Original Title
- Eine andere Liga
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buket Alakuş
Jan Berger, Buket Alakuş
Bella Halben
Andreas Radtke
Stefan Schubert, Ralph Schwingel
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Berger
Screenplay
Buket Alakuş
Director
Buket Alakuş
Screenplay
Andreas Radtke
Editor
Bella Halben
Director of Photography
Stefan Schubert
Producer
Ralph Schwingel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Offside
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What is Offside about?
Hayat, a soccer fanatic from Hamburg, has breast cancer. After the operation, the 20-year-old feels disfigured and is no longer allowed to play football because of her medication. But a life without soccer? Unimaginable! For Hayat, the motto now is: after the game is before the game. The motley group of girls from FC Schanze, who neither have a jersey nor can dribble, take Hayat in. Her lousy coach Toni, who sees his main task as certifying that his girls are free of talent, also takes a liking to her. The way the roughneck courts her, first out of vanity and then out of genuine affection, and discovers his sensitivity in the process, is one of the film's great moments.
Who directed Offside?
Offside was directed by Buket Alakuş.
Who stars in Offside?
The principal cast of Offside includes Karoline Herfurth, Thierry van Werveke, Ken Duken, Zarah Jane McKenzie, Verena Wolfien.
When was Offside released and how long is it?
Offside was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.