Directing
Navid Nikkhah Azad
Born
1982-12-07 (43)
Place of birth
Tehran, Iran
Known for
Directing
Credits
5 titles
Navid Nikkhah Azad, an Iranian political asylum seeker residing in the Netherlands, has a diverse professional background as a Film Director, Critic, and Journalist. His work in directing has been recognized, boasting multiple award-winning films showcased across more than 300 international film festivals. Navid Nikkhah Azad is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ). One of his notable works includes the short film 'The Recess' (2021), which portrays the tragic story of the Iranian football fan, Sahar Khodayari, also known as Blue Girl. This film has garnered over 160 international selections and 30 awards. In November…
Known for
9.5Sahar 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.
The Recess
2020
NRA blind woman is going to meet her wheelchair-accessible son in a park. She is both anxious and expectant about meeting his new girlfriend.
Motherly
2013
Amidst Iran's tumultuous socio-political unrest, 'No End' directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad follows Gholamali Darbari, a filmmaker whose daring exposé, 'Forced Confession,' reveals Iran's covert coercion practices. When government authorities seize his film, Darbari refuses to be silenced. Determined to challenge the Iranian government's suppression of truth amidst societal upheaval, he creates a protest selfie-video.
No End
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Behind the camera
9.5Sahar 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.
The Recess
2020
9.5Sahar 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.
The Recess
2020
9.5Sahar 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.
The Recess
2020
NRA blind woman is going to meet her wheelchair-accessible son in a park. She is both anxious and expectant about meeting his new girlfriend.
Motherly
2013
Amidst Iran's tumultuous socio-political unrest, 'No End' directed by Navid Nikkhah Azad follows Gholamali Darbari, a filmmaker whose daring exposé, 'Forced Confession,' reveals Iran's covert coercion practices. When government authorities seize his film, Darbari refuses to be silenced. Determined to challenge the Iranian government's suppression of truth amidst societal upheaval, he creates a protest selfie-video.
No End
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