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95% Critic Match
The Recess
“Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.”
9.5 / 10• 2020• 12m•G• Persian
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
MK
Mojan Kordi
Sahar
LeadRN
Reyhaneh Nabiyan
Tahoora
NS
Niloofar Shokouhinia
Aida
GK
Ghazal Khalili
Sara
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Navid Nikkhah Azad's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Recess is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
