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The Recess

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

9.5

0h 12m

2020

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

Synopsis

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

Drama

stadiumcontroversyfootball (soccer)human rightsgender disguiseself immolationblue girlsahar khodayari

Cast & Crew

Mojan Kordi

as Sahar

Reyhaneh Nabiyan

as Tahoora

Niloofar Shokouhinia

as Aida

Ghazal Khalili

as Sara

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