The Recess (2020)

Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.

The Recess (2020) poster

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.

Director: Navid Nikkhah Azad
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mikhail Shmatenko
Cinematography: Behrouz Badrouj
Editing: Vahid Nikkhah-Azzad
Production: Shamid Films
Country: Iran
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, فارسی, Español
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: fa

Themes

Football Passion

Keywords

stadium, controversy, football (soccer), human rights, gender disguise, self immolation, blue girl, sahar khodayari

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Recess about?
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.
Who directed The Recess?
The Recess was directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad.
Who stars in The Recess?
The Recess stars Mojan Kordi, Reyhaneh Nabiyan, Niloofar Shokouhinia, Ghazal Khalili.
How long is The Recess?
The Recess has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is The Recess?
The Recess is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Recess?
The Recess had a budget of $10,000.
Where was The Recess produced?
The Recess was produced in Iran.
What are the themes of The Recess?
The themes of The Recess include: Football Passion.