Le film présente un portrait provocant et qui arrive au bon moment des WOMEN FIGHTERS (« Femmes combattantes »), une équipe de femmes obstinées et déterminés à améliorer leur vie et à défendre leur identité en jouant au football. C’est l’histoire de femmes qui veulent définir comment elles veulent être vues ; jouer au football permet de catalyser ce changement personnel.

de Florence Ayisi

Women’s passion for football transcends traditional boundaries in this timely and provocative portrait of Woman Fighters, a team of predominantly Muslim women in Zanzibar. Their individual stories of aspirations, shattered dreams, friendship and self-determination reveal a community of strongwilled African women determined to redefine their identities and personal goals through playing soccer. Their involvement with soccer goes beyond the pitch, and provides a gateway to new experiences – they travel, party on the beach, and play soccer with men. For some of the players, having their name on the shirt is a great achievement. We observe their regular training sessions, soccer matches and a self-help initiative to sustain the team. This is a rare and fresh insight into the lives of women who cross the prescribed boundaries of how a woman should behave and dress. Their passion for soccer reflects a desire to be themselves and a passion for life!

UK/Tanzania, 2007, 83mins & 52mins, doc, English, Florence Ayisi, dir.


2007 | NYADFF | NEW YORK, Usa |
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