Kick Off
شوێنێک بۆ یاری
Synopsis
Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door lives Hilin, who has not been able to express her feelings. One of the only sources of happiness for these people who live amid fear of poverty and bombings is soccer. Asu gathers together the Kurdish, Arabs and Turkish in order to hold a soccer match. Although they are of different races, they become close neighbors.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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KICK OFF KIRKUK Trailer.mp4
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawkat Amin Korki
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawkat Amin Korki
- Original Score
- Mohammad Reza Darvishi
- Original Title
- شوێنێک بۆ یاری
- Country of Origin
- Iraq, Iran, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- NHK, Narin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawkat Amin Korki
Shawkat Amin Korki
Mohammad Reza Darvishi
Mastaneh Darvish
Shawkat Amin Korki, Hassan Ali
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammad Reza Darvishi
Original Music Composer
Mastaneh Darvish
Editor
Shawkat Amin Korki
Producer
Shawkat Amin Korki
Director
Hassan Ali
Producer
Shawkat Amin Korki
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kick Off
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What is Kick Off about?
Inside a beat up stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq, live many refugees trying to escape Sadam Hussein's administration. Asu lives with his younger brother who has lost his legs from a landmine. Next door lives Hilin, who has not been able to express her feelings. One of the only sources of happiness for these people who live amid fear of poverty and bombings is soccer. Asu gathers together the Kurdish, Arabs and Turkish in order to hold a soccer match. Although they are of different races, they become close neighbors.
Who directed Kick Off?
Kick Off was directed by Shawkat Amin Korki.
Who stars in Kick Off?
The principal cast of Kick Off includes Shwan Attoof, Omer Chawshin, Govar Anwar, Rozhan Hama Jaza, Salah Shex Mohammedi.
When was Kick Off released and how long is it?
Kick Off was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Kick Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kick Off was composed by Mohammad Reza Darvishi.