Tehran (NAVID AZAD) – “The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in Chesapeake Film Festival (2021) in the US.
“The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in the 14th Chesapeake Film Festival in the US, which was organized October 1-10, 2021.
“The Recess” marks its 45th international appearance in Chesapeake Film Festival in USA.
Chesapeake Film Festival is an annual international event which celebrates cinema each October in Maryland, USA.
The mission of the Chesapeake film Festival is to enrich, entertain, educate and inspire by bringing the finest in environmental, narrative, documentary and short films to the Chesapeake Bay community and to the world.
“The Recess” which is inspired by true events screens virtually in Chesapeake Film Festival from October 1-10, 2021.
“The Recess”, tells the story of Seventeen-year-old Sahar, who is determined to watch her favorite soccer team play for the league championship. Barred from attending sports events as a woman, Sahar disguises herself as a boy with the help of her friends. Things take a tragic turn when Sahar’s disguise is uncovered. Inspired by true events, The Recess explores gender oppression in Iranian society.
“The Recess” has been screened in 45 international film festivals, earning 5 awards.
The awards include:
- Winner: Performance Winner, Living Skies Film Festival (2021), edition: 33, Canada.
- Winner: Best Dramatic Short Film, Oxford Film Festival (2021), edition: 18, USA.
- Winner: Best Narrative, Johns Hopkins Film Festival (2021), edition: 24, USA.
- Winner: Award of Excellence, IndieFEST Film Awards (2021), edition: 12, USA.
- Winner: Best Dramatic Short Film , San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (2021), edition: 15, USA.
