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The Recess (2020)

G · 2020-11-04 · 12m · FA
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Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.

Sahar a 17 year old student is determined to skip high school during the recess to attend the football stadium to watch the football match between Esteghlal F.C. vs. Al-Ain as part of AFC Champions League against the national ban on women to enter football stadiums in Iran.

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Navid Nikkhah AzadDirector, Writer
Budget
$10K

Media

▶ Oxford Film Fest Virtual Q&A with The Recess, Standstill and Queens of Pain▶ The Recess - Official Trailer▶ The Recess - Official Trailer

Top billed cast

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Mojan Kordi
Sahar
Reyhaneh Nabiyan
Tahoora
Niloofar Shokouhinia
Aida
Ghazal Khalili
Sara

Keywords

Football (soccer)Gender disguiseControversyStadiumHuman rightsSelf immolationBlue girlSahar khodayari

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