The Recess competes in Shockfest Film Festival

Tehran (NAVID AZAD) – “The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in Shockfest Film Festival (2021) in the US.

“The Recess” by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in the 13th Shockfest Film Festival in the US. The festival takes place on December 10th 2021.

“The Recess” screens at Shockfest Film Festival

About Shockfest Film Festival

Shockfest Film Festival showcases the most intriguing, controversial, and groundbreaking content from around the globe.

Date of Shockfest Film Festival

The 13th edition of the Shockfest Film Festival was staged online on December 13th 2021.

Purpose of Shockfest Film Festival

Shockfest Film Festival aims to provide space for originality, creativity and passion for the filmmaking process. The festival offers a variety of awards for the selected films that represent the very best in their class.

Movies that made a difference at Shockfest Film Festival

Here are the movies that, according to the festival, made a difference at the Shockfest (2021):

  • “Abducted,” directed by Daniel Foreman.
  • “Atlanta Town,” directed by Rochelle McRyans.
  • “Blue & Red,” directed by Marc Kornblatt.
  • “Can You Hear Me,” directed by Harj Johal.
  • “Coffin Décolleté,” directed by Nancy Kamal.
  • “Counting Down,” directed by Oya Babaoglu.
  • “Crimson Mirror,” directed by Ella May Sahlman, Kyle Kallman.
  • “First Do No Harm,” directed by Gabriel Horn.
  • “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay,” directed by Angelique Lucas.
  • “Jump,” directed by Raki Ralko.
  • “Let’s Grow,” directed by DAniel Pico.
  • “Loss,” directed by Michal Kedzierski.
  • “Safe At Home,” directed by J. Nabors.
  • “Sleep Now,” directed by Pål Gustavsen.
  • “Suspect,” directed by Josh Sambono.
  • “The Elephant Gown,” directed by Raheim Robinson.
  • “The Prophetess,” directed by Sylvie Weber.
  • “The Rape Clause,” directed by Jared Watmuff.
  • “The Real Picture,” directed by Shaunak Surlu.
  • “The Recess,” directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad.
  • “The Way Around The Woods,” directed by Kevin Wloczyk.
  • “Vultures,” directed by Ciarán Casey.

Shockfest Film Festival held a virtual award ceremony

The award ceremony of the 13th Shockfest Film Festival took place virtually on 13 December 2021.

“The Recess”

“The Recess” hits 68th International Screening

“The Recess” marks its 68th international appearance in Shockfest Film Festival in the US.
The acclaimed movie by Director Navid Nikkhah Azad has won 10 awards in international film festivals.

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

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