Tehran (NAVID AZAD) – “The Recess” by Navid Nikkhah Azad competes in the Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) in Indonesia.
“The Recess” has been short-listed to compete in the “In Competition” section of the 15th Balinale, or Bali International Film Festival, in Indonesia, which takes place June 9-12, 2022.
Established in 2007, the Bali International Film Festival, also known locally as Balinale, is recognized internationally for the diversity of its programming consisting of Indonesian and international independent and award-winning fiction, documentary, feature, and short films.
Balinale, or Bali International Film Festival, holds the honor of being endorsed by the National and Provincial Government for its proven efforts in delivering cultural, political, and economic benefits to the country.
“The Recess” has competed in 100 international film festivals including FIAPF-accredited, GOYA and Oscar-Qualifying film festivals around the world and has won 19 awards.
“The Recess” brings the story of Sahar Khodayari (Iranian Blue Girl) to life.
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.
The acclaimed movie has been picked for the main competition of notable international film festivals such as ‘Festival Internacioal de Cine de Lebu’ (Academy Awards Qualifying film festival), ‘Festival de Cine de Alicante’ (recognized by Goya Awards), ‘Santo Domingo Global Film Festival’ (accredited by FIAPF).
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