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Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British film about two girls who play soccer in an all-women league and dream of becoming professional soccer players; the title refers to professional soccer player David Beckham and his ability to spin the ball as he kicks it, giving a curve or bend to the path of its flight. One of the girls, Jesminder (played by Parminder Nagra) comes from a traditional Sikh family, whom would like her to behave more like a "proper" woman and find herself a good man to marry. Jules, played by Kiera Knightley, is her friend who is also on the team and develops a crush on their coach. Despite its sunny and light premise, the film deals with issues of cultural awareness and bigotry.
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- Director: Gurinder Chadha
- Cast: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers
- Domestic release: August 1, 2003
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Main Characters
- Jess: A young, somewhat impulsive girl who dreams of nothing but soccer, but is often thwarted by her traditional family who want her to behave more like a traditional woman. Played by Parminder Nagra.
- Jules: Jess's friend, she is generally good natured and supportive, but she and Jess have their problems in the film. Played by Kiera Knightley.
- Coach Joe: Injured from his playing days, Joe is a friendly yet often brooding person who takes his work very personally. Played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers
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Just watched August Rush. A really nice movie. Had the coach from Bend it Like Beckham in it, and he's georgy. <3
@rachmagic | July 04, 2009 10:19 AM -
Thursday - The OC, orange cake and gnocchi, Friday - R+J and roast stuff, Satdy - Bend it Like Beckham and nachos. Most of all, friends!
@bhakthi | July 04, 2009 06:42 AM -
Watching Bend it like Beckham while I sanitize the house. Luv that movie! Great music.
@mlovse | July 04, 2009 05:50 AM -
@Padaguan Segunda vez. Apenas. Me acabo de dar cuenta que la dirige Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham).
@Madrini | July 04, 2009 04:56 AM -
watching bend it like beckham. jonathan rhys meyers...beautiful.
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