Bend It Like Beckham

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SBS  |  June 26, 2016

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A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, this movie explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18-year-olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. But for Jesminder, daughter of orthodox Sikhs, 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.

A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, this movie explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18-year-olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. But for Jesminder, daughter of orthodox Sikhs, 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.

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Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham explores themes of football, identity and sexuality, British pop culture and the Sikh way of life combined with a mixture of music from both worlds. Share this quiz and test your students' knowledge about this popular film of 2002.

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