The Recess (2020)

11/04/2020 (IR) • Drama • 12m

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

Overview

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.

The Recess (2020)

11/04/2020 (IR) • 12m

Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sahar

Reyhaneh Nabiyan

Tahoora

Niloofar Shokouhinia

Aida

Sara

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

stadium

controversy

football (soccer)

human rights

gender disguise

self immolation

blue girl

sahar khodayari

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