“The Recess” awarded at Sharjah Film Platform (SFP)

“The Recess” by Navid Nikkhah Azad has been honored with an Honorable Mention at the 5th Sharjah Film Platform (منصة الشارقة للأفلام) in UAE.

“The Recess” directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad has been been awarded with an Honorable Mention at the 5th edition of the Sharjah Film Platform (منصة الشارقة للأفلام), which took place in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) from October 21-30.

Jury Statement:

The jury honoured the ‘brave, unflinching and complexly layered film that conveys the unbreakable weave of the personal and political viewpoints on the streets and in the home.’ The jury acknowledged the ‘director’s creation of an impactful artwork under ongoing conditions of brutality and great insecurity, making it a deeply powerful and affecting film.’

The Spanish-Iranian short drama “The Recess” has been officially selected in 146 international film festivals including FIAPF-accredited, Goya Awards qualifying festivals and Academy Award® qualifying festival around the world and has won 24 awards.

Top sections of “The Recess” (Spanish: “El Recreo”) include:

  • Festival Internacional De Cine De Lebu (Oscar Qualifying Festival) · Edition: 21 · 2021
  • Festival de Cine Global de Santo Domingo (Accredited by FIAPF) · Edition: 14 · 2022
  • SPORT MOVIES & TV – 40 MILANO INTERNATIONAL FICTS FEST · Edition: 40 · 2022
  • Elche International Independent Film Festival (Goya Awards Qualifying) · Edition: 45 · 2022
  • Festival de Cortometrajes K-LIDOSCOPI (Goya Awards Qualifying) · Edition: 11 · 2022
  • Festival of Nations · Edition: 50 · 2022
  • Festival de Cine de Alicante (Goya Awards Qualifying) · Edition: 18 · 2021
  • Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena (FICC) (Accredited by FIAPF) · Edition: 50 · 2021
  • Semana de Cine de Lugo · Edition: 43 · 2021
  • Curtas Festival do Imaxinario · Edition: 49 · 2021
  • Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Salerno · Edition: 75 · 2021
  • Almería International Film Festival (FICAL 2021) · Edition: 21 · 2021

Directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad and produced by Navid Nikkhah Azad and the Spanish producer Delia Guerra Parra, “The Recess” brings the story of the self-immolated Sahar Khodayari (Iranian Blue Girl) to life.

Inspired by true events, 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.

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