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The Recess(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-11-04
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Time: 0h 12m
Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.
Overview:
Sahar a 17 year old student is determined to skip high school during the recess to attend the football stadium to watch the football match between Esteghlal F.C. vs. Al-Ain as part of AFC Champions League against the national ban on women to enter football stadiums in Iran.
Languages: English, French, German, Persian, Spanish.
Countries:
Iran
Budget: $10,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Shamid Films
Movie: The Recess
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Sahar a 17 year old student is determined to skip high school during the recess to attend the football stadium to watch the football match between Esteghlal F.C. vs. Al-Ain as part of AFC Champions League against the national ban on women to enter football stadiums in Iran.
Release Date
2020-11-04
Average
9.5
Rating:
4.8 startsTagline
Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.
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