USA / Germany / UK,
2002, 112 min
Directed by:
Gurinder ChadhaCinematography:
Jong LinCast:
Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan, Archie Panjabi, Frank Harper, Juliet Stevenson, Preeya Kalidas, Ash Varrez (more)VOD (4)
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A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to free-kicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2003 - Outstanding British Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2002 - Best British Independent Film
- 2002 - Parminder Nagra (Most Promising Newcomer)
European Film Awards
- 2002 - Gurinder Chadha (Best Film)
- 2002 - Parminder Nagra (People's Choice Award Best Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2004 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2002 - Gurinder Chadha (The Ray of Sunshine)