The Recess

Nov 4, 2020

0h 12m

★ 9.5

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Shamid Films

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Cast

Sahar

Mojan Kordi

Tahoora

Reyhaneh Nabiyan

Aida

Niloofar Shokouhinia

Sara

Ghazal Khalili

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