“The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad has been selected to compete in the 16th edition of the Festival Internacional de Cine de Dosquebradas in Colombia, which took place from September 28-October 2, 2021.
FICDOS (Dosquebradas International Film Festival ’Human Rights: In The Other’s Skin’) was created in 2006 with Jane Chaplin as the guest of honor. It’s organized by Fundación Charlot (Charlot Foundation).
The Spanish-Iranian short drama “The Recess” has been officially selected in 160 international film festivals including FIAPF-accredited, Goya Awards qualifying festivals and Academy Award® qualifying festival around the world and has won 30 awards.
Directed and produced by Navid Nikkhah Azad and co-produced by Spanish producer Delia Guerra Parra and Mohammad Shahverdy, “The Recess” brings the story of the self-immolated Sahar Khodayari (Iranian Blue Girl) to life.
Inspired by true events, the movie follows Sahar, a 17-year-old student who is determined to skip high school during recess to go to the football stadium to watch a football match between Esteghlal F.C. vs. Al-Ain as part of the AFC Champions League in violation of the national ban on women entering football stadiums in Iran.
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