Offside - An Unequal Game

by Katja Stirnemann
HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Design, Film and Art, Switzerland

Jury Motivation by Stephan Shtereff

For its brave and much-needed perspective on an important subject. The film stands out for its balance between the personal and the social, revealing essential truths with sensitivity and documentary precision.

Synopsis

The filmmaker is fed up, she questions gender codes in sports. Material from her personal family archives meets found footage. As old codes are dismantled, the remaining pieces are formed into new questions.

Director's biography

Born in 1994 in Wohlen, Switzerland. After completing her apprenticeship as a Nurse, she attended the Artistic Vocational School and Preliminary Course in Aarau. In 2020 she completed a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science in Magglingen. 2024 she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Video, specializing in directing, from the HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Design, Film and Art).

Credits

Director: Katja Stirnemann
Cinematography: Katja Stirnemann
Producer: Volko Kamensky

Specifications

Original title: Abseits-ein ungleiches Spiel
Running time: 14
Film type: Documentary
Country: Switzerland
Completion date: 2025