Kate Green

A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-about 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.

Directed by Gurinder Chadha Produced By- Gurinder Chadha and Deepak NayarProduction Companies:Kintop Pictures (presents) (co-production)• Film Council (in association with) (as The Film Council)• Filmförderung Hamburg (in association with) (as FilmFoerderung Hamburg)• British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) (with participation of) (as BskyB)• British Screen Productions (with participation of) (as British Screen)• Helkon Media AG (in association with) (as Helkon SK)• Works,The (in association with)• Scion Films (in association with) (as Future Film Financing)• Bend It Films (co-production)• Roc Media (co-production) Road Movies Filmproduktion (co-production) (as Road Movies)• Future Films

Stars-Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher.Release Date: 12 April 2002 (UK)Runtime: 112 minProduction Co(s).: Bend It Films; Kintop Pictures; Road Movies; Roc MediaLanguage- English & IndianFilm Funded- The National Lottery Production Budget- $5,000,000Box Office: -Budget: £3,500,159 (estimated) -Opening Weekend: £2,001,795 (UK) (14 April 2002) (384 Screens)-Gross: $76,583,333 (Worldwide)

Was Released- In The United Kingdom.

Distributed By-A-Film Distribution (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)Helkon SK (2002-2003) (UK) (theatrical)20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)20th Century Fox de Argentina (Argentina)A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)A-Film Home Entertainment (200?) (Netherlands) (video)Albatros Film (2003) (Japan) (all media)Fox Searchlight Pictures (North America) (South America)Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)Highlight Film (Germany)Lucky RedMetropolitan FilmexportRedbus Film Distribution (2003-) (UK) (all media)Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (USA)United King Films (Israel)iDream Productions (2002) (India) (all media)

Awards and nominationsThis section does not cite any references or sources. (May 2011) Wins 2004 Pyongyang Film Festival: Music Prize2002 British Comedy Awards: Best comedy film2003 ESPY Awards: Best Sports Movie ESPY Award [9]

2004 GLAAD Media Awards: Outstanding Film – Wide Release2002 Locarno International Film Festival: Audience Award – Gurinder Chadha2002 London Film Critics Circle Awards: British Best Newcomer – Keira Knightley2002 International Film Festival of Marrakech: Special Jury Award – Gurinder Chadha2003 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures: Special Recognition2002 Sydney Film Festival: PRIX UIP – Gurinder Chadha2003 The Comedy Festival: Film Discovery Jury Award – Gurinder ChadhaNominations 2006 Billie Award – Entertainment (Best film)2004 Writers Guild of America Award – Best Screenplay2003 British Academy of Film and Television Arts – Best film2003 Golden Globe for Best Film – Musical or Comedy

Country and Date released• UK 11 April 2002 (premiere) • Ireland 12 April 2002• UK 12 April 2002 • Australia 4 July 2002• Czech Republic 5 July 2002 (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) • South Africa 5 July 2002 • India 12 July 2002 • Denmark 16 August 2002 • Norway 20 August 2002 (Norwegian International Film Festival) • Hong Kong 29 August 2002 • Hungary 29 August 2002 • South Korea 30 August 2002 • Netherlands 9 September 2002 (Film by the Sea Film Festival) • Canada 10 September 2002 (Toronto International Film Festival) • Spain 20 September 2002 • Finland 22 September 2002 (Helsinki International Film Festival)• Austria 3 October 2002 • Germany 3 October 2002 • Switzerland 3 October 2002 (German speaking region) • Malaysia 10 October 2002 (limited) • Norway 11 October 2002 I• celand 18 October 2002 • Sweden 25 October 2002

Czech Republic 31 October 2002 Netherlands 31 October 2002 Finland 1 November 2002 Greece 8 November 2002 (Thessaloniki International Film Festival) France 20 November 2002 Turkey 6 December 2002 Italy 13 December 2002 Greece 20 December 2002 Belgium 8 January 2003 Kuwait 14 January 2003 USA 18 January 2003 (Sundance Film Festival) USA 12 March 2003 (limited) USA 27 March 2003 (Wisconsin Film Festival) Canada 28 March 2003 (limited) Israel 28 March 2003 Lithuania 11 April 2003 Japan 19 April 2003 (Tokyo) Israel 24 April 2003 Estonia 30 May 2003 USA 1 August 2003 Portugal 15 August 2003 Mexico 12 September 2003 Argentina 27 November 2003 North Korea 26 December 2010 (TV premiere) Philippines 14 November 2011 (Cinemanila International Film Festival)

what type of Cinema was Bend it Like Beckham released in? In Theatres: Apr 12, 2002 Wide

-Feedback from the film- Bend It Like Beckham is cute little flick that I believe most everyone who enjoyed My Big Fat Greek Wedding will like.  While the love story didn’t do much for me, the generational and cultural clashes were very interesting to watch.  If this movie happens to make it to your town, you should check it out.  Oh…did I mention that the soccer action in this movie is pretty cool too?

-A very fun, light hearted movie that examines what it's like to be a teen in London from Indian heritage. A girl who dreams of being a great soccer player gets the chance to play on a team at the same time her parents want her to begin learning how to be a proper Indian bride. As one culture collides with the other, there are many comedic opportunities that will have you laughing and you'll walk out of the theatre glad for the experience.

There are many individual elements and characters that are worth appreciating, and the ending is very satisfying. You'll probably find yourself talking about "Bending it Like Beckham" with others that have seen the film, plus everyone who hasn't.

After not expecting to like this film (it's a difficult one to promote accurately), I was very pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended!