Tehran (NAVID AZAD) – ‘The Recess’ by Navid Nikkhah Azad has been selected to compete in the 8th Censurados Film Festival in Peru.
Iranian acclaimed short film, ‘The Recess’ directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad, has been selected to compete in the international competition section of the 8th Censurados Film Festival (Censored Film Festival), which takes place from April 2-8, 2022 in the city of Lima in Peru.
Censurados Film Festival is committed to freedom of expression, human rights and diversity through the screening of films and the organization of artistic and educational activities.
The Censored Film Festival in Peru aims to create a dialogue space about censorship, where the diversity of voices and ideas can freely express themselves. The festival exhibits films that have been censored or have found barriers for their broadcast for political, social, economic, religious reasons, among others.
‘The Recess’ marks its 88th official selection at the 8th Censurados Film Festival (Censored Film Festival) in Peru.
‘The Recess’ (‘El Recreo’) 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).
More information on ‘The Recess.’
