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The Recess (2020)

The Recess (2020)

Drama

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

Release Date: 2020, November 4
Directors: Navid Nikkhah Azad
Countries: Iran
Production: Shamid Films
Cast: Mojan Kordi, Reyhaneh Nabiyan, Niloofar Shokouhinia, Ghazal Khalili

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.

Keywords:

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