Kickoff
In a small Kyrgyz village, where conservative traditions confine women to domestic roles, activist Gazi defies the status quo by organizing a women's football tournament. As she works to empower the women and break societal taboos, she faces cultural resistance. The film reveals how sports — the purest expression of joy and freedom — can become a powerful tool for resisting oppression and promoting gender equality even in the most rigidly traditional setting.
Cast
- Protagonist
- Gazbubu Babaiarova
Kickoff
Roser Corella, Stefano Obino
- Documentary
- Production Country / Year
- Germany, Spain 2025
- Language
- ky. OF m. engl. UT
- Format
- DCP, Color, 76min
2.39:1, Other audio format
Director & Crew
Roser Corella
Born in 1978 in Spain. Work as a video journalist. Active as a director and producer of documentary films.
Filmography
| 2014 | Prisioneros del Kanun | Kurzfilm | |
| 2015 | Hombre Máquina | Kurzfilm | |
| 2017 | Grab and Run | Dokumentarfilm | |
| 2020 | Room Without a View | Dokumentarfilm | |
| 2021 | Die Stadt der Anderen | Kurzfilm | |
| 2025 | Flamenco der besonderen Art | Fernsehdokumentation | |
| Kickoff | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
2025 |
Stefano Obino
Born in 1976 in Italy. Active as a screenwriter and filmmaker.
Filmography
| 2005 | Il vangelo secondo precario | Spielfilm | |
| 2016 | Nel paese dei coppoloni | Dokumentarfilm | |
| 2021 | War is over | Dokumentarfilm | |
| 2025 | Kickoff | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
2025 |
“We were struck by the transformative power of sport. Through football, Gazi and the women of Kök-Tash find a voice that defies expectations and fosters social change. As they train and compete, they discover strength, self-worth, and community. This is a story of defiance, love, and women refusing to be confined by societal roles. The film demonstrates how a simple game can challenge societal pressures, assert rights, and inspire change. We hope their journey will encourage others to believe in the possibility of transformation, no matter the obstacles.”
- Director of Photography
- Roser Corella
- Editor
- Stefano Obino
- Sound
- Stefano Tucci
- Producer
- Roser Corella