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Navid Nikkhah Azad

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Navid Nikkhah Azad

Born December 7, 1982 · Tehran, Iran (age 43)

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 th…

Known For

Sense of WaterSense of Water · 2026
Sense of Water
2026
MovieDrama
On a winter night, in the northernmost reaches of the world, Ali, an Iranian writer living in exile, retreats with his former lover, Nazanin, to a glass cabin beneath the northern lights. There, in the silence of the polar night, he intends to say goodbye. Despite facing a long prison sentence, Ali has decided to return to Iran — to continue the struggle he once left behind.
The RecessThe Recess · 2020
The Recess
★ 9.52020
MovieDrama
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.
MotherlyMotherly · 2013
Motherly
2013
MovieDrama
A blind woman is going to meet her wheelchair-accessible son in a park. She is both anxious and expectant about meeting his new girlfriend.

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