Name: “THE DESERT KICK”
Country: India
Duration: 60’
Author: GhanShyam Singh Odint
Screening date and time: 21 August 2026, 21:30h
Film Synopsis:
“The desert kick” follows a group of young women in a remote village in Rajasthan who discover football in a society where girls are expected to stay within the home. As the sport gives them confidence and a new sense of possibility, they challenge poverty, social expectations, and the prospect of early marriage. Their journey leads them to make history by helping Rajasthan win its first Junior Girls National Football Championship, proving the transformative power of opportunity and determination.