Kick-Off

Duration: 1h 17m
Country: Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Spain
Year: 2025

In a small village in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where conservative traditions confne women to domestic duties, Gazi challenges the status quo by organising a women's football tournament. As she strives to empower the women and break social taboos, Gazi must navigate through cultural resistance, unveiling a compelling story of resilience, and social change in this unique setting.

Presented in a double-bill screening with Lotus Sports Club, followed by a conversation with the film selection team (Diana Munteanu, Teo Ștefan, Maria Crîșmaru). Curated as part of the F-SIDES Wildcards Residency 2026.