Offside

Jafar Panahi

A group of women attempt to infiltrate a men’s-only football stadium during a World Cup qualifying game in Palme d’Or–winning director Jafar Panahi’s sharply observed social comedy, which uses humor to expose the often absurd position of women in Iranian society.

Showtimes

Tue, July 14

DIRECTOR
Jafar Panahi
YEAR
2006
COUNTRY
Iran
RUNTIME
93 minutes
LANGUAGE
Persian with English subtitles
START DATE
July 14, 2026

Offside will screen on Tuesday, July 14 at 8pm, following the FIFA World Cup 26™️ Semi-Final match at 3pm.

Enter to win a pair of Opening Night tickets to the 64th New York Film Festival at our free outdoor film series this summer! Stop by the FLC table near the entrance to enter. One entry per person per screening. Winner notified by July 24.

Taking place July 9–18 at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza, this year’s free outdoor screening series is part of World at Play at Lincoln Center, a campus-wide series celebrating the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sports, including free watch parties for select FIFA World Cup 26™️ matches.

There are two ways to access this free event:

1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!

2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon for all.

Information to note:

  • The entrance is on the South side of Hearst Plaza between The Metropolitan Opera House and Barclays Grove.
  • Ticket gates open generally 30 minutes before showtime.
  • Lincoln Center will provide high-fidelity headphones to borrow for the duration of the event. Personal headphones will not be usable.
  • Food and beverages will be available for purchase on Lincoln Center’s campus. Outside food and beverage is not permitted at the venue.
  • Refillable water station available in David Geffen Hall lobby.
  • All gender restrooms with accessible stalls and companion restrooms are located in the lobby of David Geffen Hall.
  • Guests will go through Evolv security machines before entering the performance space.
  • Pets are not permitted on Hearst Plaza during events. Service animals are welcome.

Learn more here.

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