Scene from the film Kick-Off
Scene from the film Kick-Off
Scene from the film Kick-Off
Scene from the film Kick-Off
Scene from the film Kick-Off
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Kick-Off

Direction
Year 
2025
Country
  • Germany
  • Kyrgyzstan
Runtime
77min 
Audio Tracks 
Subtitles 

In the remote Kyrgyz village of Kök-Tash, where conservative traditions confine women to domestic roles, Gazi sparks change by organizing the first women’s football tournament. What begins as a simple game becomes a powerful act of defiance, uniting women who discover strength, solidarity, and a new sense of self-worth. On the pitch, they challenge deep-rooted taboos and claim space for their voices in a society that expects their silence. This is a story of resilience, love, and community — a tribute to women who refuse to be defined by tradition. Through intimate moments of struggle and triumph, the film reveals how sport can inspire transformation and hope, even in the most unlikely places.

Details

  • Original Title
    Kick-Off
  • Direction
  • Screenplay
    Roser Corella, Stefano Obino
  • Cinematography
    Roser Corella
  • Editing
    Stefano Obino
  • Sound
    Stefano Tucci
  • Runtime
    77 min (46-90 min.)
  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    • Germany
    • Kyrgyzstan
  • Format
    • Colour
  • Festivals
    • Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival
    • Bir Duino Film Festival, Kyrgyzstan
    • Internationale Hofer Filmtage, Germany
    • Tokyo Documentary Film Festival, Japan
    • What the Doc! Film Festival, Thailand
    • Asian Film Festival Barcelona, Spain
    • MujerDOC, Spain
    • Ischia Film Festival, Italy
    • DokuBaku Film Festival, Azerbaijan
  • Awards
    • Best Film on Gender, Bir Duino Film Festival, Kyrgyzstan
    • Breaking Barriers Award, International Sport Film Festival
    • Best Film, Etnovideográfica
    • Special Mention, Matera Film Festival
    • Special Mention, MujerDOC
    • Best International Documentary Film Award, Izmir 9th International Women Filmmakers Festival

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