British Indie Film- Bend it Like Beckham

1. British Indie Film- Bend it Like Beckham 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.

2. Production • Directed by Gurinder Chadha • Produced By- Gurinder Chadha and Deepak Nayar • Production 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 min • Production Co(s).: Bend It Films; Kintop Pictures; Road Movies; Roc Media • Language- English & Indian • Film Funded- The National Lottery • Production Budget- $5,000,000 • Box Office: • -Budget: £3,500,159 (estimated) • -Opening Weekend: £2,001,795 (UK) (14 April 2002) (384 Screens) • -Gross: $76,583,333 (Worldwide)

3. Distribution 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 Red Metropolitan Filmexport Redbus Film Distribution (2003-) (UK) (all media) Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (USA) United King Films (Israel) iDream Productions (2002) (India) (all media) Awards and nominations This section does not cite any references or sources. (May 2011) Wins 2004 Pyongyang Film Festival: Music Prize 2002 British Comedy Awards: Best comedy film 2003 ESPY Awards: Best Sports Movie ESPY Award[9] 2004 GLAAD Media Awards: Outstanding Film – Wide Release 2002 Locarno International Film Festival: Audience Award – GurinderChadha 2002 London Film Critics Circle Awards: British Best Newcomer – KeiraKnightley 2002 International Film Festival of Marrakech: Special Jury Award – GurinderChadha 2003 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures: Special Recognition 2002 Sydney Film Festival: PRIX UIP – GurinderChadha 2003 The Comedy Festival: Film Discovery Jury Award – GurinderChadha Nominations 2006 Billie Award – Entertainment (Best film) 2004 Writers Guild of America Award – Best Screenplay 2003 British Academy of Film and Television Arts – Best film 2003 Golden Globe for Best Film – Musical or Comedy

4. Exhibition Czech Republic31 October2002 Netherlands31 October2002 Finland1 November2002 Greece8 November2002 (Thessaloniki International Film Festival) France20 November2002 Turkey6 December2002 Italy13 December2002 Greece20 December2002 Belgium8 January2003 Kuwait14 January2003 USA18 January2003 (Sundance Film Festival) USA12 March2003 (limited) USA27 March2003 (Wisconsin Film Festival) Canada28 March2003 (limited) Israel28 March2003 Lithuania11 April2003 Japan19 April2003 (Tokyo) Israel24 April2003 Estonia30 May2003 USA1 August2003 Portugal15 August2003 Mexico12 September2003 Argentina27 November2003 North Korea26 December2010 (TV premiere) Philippines14 November2011 (Cinemanila International Film Festival) Country and Date released • UK11 April2002(premiere) • Ireland12 April2002 • UK12 April2002 • Australia4 July2002 • Czech Republic5 July2002 (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) • South Africa5 July2002 • India12 July2002 • Denmark16 August2002 • Norway20 August2002 (Norwegian International Film Festival) • Hong Kong29 August2002 • Hungary29 August2002 • South Korea30 August2002 • Netherlands9 September2002 (Film by the Sea Film Festival) • Canada10 September2002 (Toronto International Film Festival) • Spain20 September2002 • Finland22 September2002 (Helsinki International Film Festival) • Austria3 October2002 • Germany3 October2002 • Switzerland3 October2002 (German speaking region) • Malaysia10 October2002 (limited) • Norway11 October2002I • celand18 October2002 • Sweden25 October2002

5. 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!