The Recess competes in JAYU Human Rights Festival

Tehran (NAVID AZAD) – “The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in JAYU’s Human Rights Festival (HRFF+) (2021) in Canada.

“The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in the 10th JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) in Canada. The festival takes place from December 3th to 10th 2021.

“The Recess” lines up for Human Rights Festival (HRFF+)

About JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+)

JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) takes place annually in Toronto, Canad.

Dates, Place of JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+)

The 10th edition of the JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) runs from December 3rd to 10th in the city of Toronto, Canada.

JAYU organizes Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+)

JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) is organized by JAYU, a charitable organization, in Toronto, Canada.

“Shorts Against Violence” goes live on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

“Shorts Against Violence” is a screening program at the 2021 edition of the JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+).

This program is a powerful selection of shorts that commemorates the perseverance of women suffering from gender-based violence and discrimination.

“Shorts Against Violence” is scheduled to go live on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Toronto, Canada.

Desiree Mckenzie, National Poetry Slam Champion, hosts Q&A session

The screening series is followed by Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by Desiree Mckenzie.

Desiree Mckenzie (she/her) is an award-winning poet, arts educator, national poetry slam champion, and iAM Program Coordinator at JAYU.

“The Recess”

“The Recess” hits 67th International Screening

“The Recess” marks its 67th international appearance at JAYU’s Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) in Canada.

The acclaimed movie by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad has won 10 awards in international film festivals.

“The Recess” is highlight of ‘Shorts Against Violence’

“The Recess” goes on screen in the “Shorts Against Violence” screening series on Monday December 6th 2021.

“The Recess” is a movie inspired by true events

“The Recess,” inspired by true events, explores gender oppression in Iranian modern society.

“The Recess” tells the story of a young girl banned from stadium

“The Recess” tells the story of young Sahar who is determined to watch her favorite soccer team play for the league championship.

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