Offside

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: March 23, 2007

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Ratings

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everinquisitiveMay 22, 2020

Panahi takes the viewer into the world of women in Tehran, telling the story in ways that feel real, unrehearsed, and genuine. It is an uncommonly vivid vision of modern Iran that we see, with moments that feel more documentary than scriptedPanahi takes the viewer into the world of women in Tehran, telling the story in ways that feel real, unrehearsed, and genuine. It is an uncommonly vivid vision of modern Iran that we see, with moments that feel more documentary than scripted film. Panahi allows his characters to make their pleas, yet they then listen to the replies, deepening the story at each new character. Highly recommended.… Expand

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MehoweeJan 12, 2012

Easy storyline to follow, that highlights lives of women affected by Iranian law. This is conveyed with smart and diverse characters from different backgrounds which makes for an amazing film. Oppression shows the difficulties of IranianEasy storyline to follow, that highlights lives of women affected by Iranian law. This is conveyed with smart and diverse characters from different backgrounds which makes for an amazing film. Oppression shows the difficulties of Iranian women to the western world, however humour and mutual interest make it worth watching.… Expand

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PaulD.Oct 10, 2007

I was amazed at how such a simple story could be so absorbing, entertaining and humorous. Excellent look at the interplay between the stringent Iranian laws regarding women and human factors, including the personalities of the police and the I was amazed at how such a simple story could be so absorbing, entertaining and humorous. Excellent look at the interplay between the stringent Iranian laws regarding women and human factors, including the personalities of the police and the young women.… Expand