Release Date
April 10, 2015 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
December 1, 2015 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Richard Raymond
Writer
Jon Croker
Cast
Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen, Nazanin Boniadi, Makram J. Khoury
Studio
Running Time
98 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug material and violence
What is Desert Dancer about?
Set in Iran, this powerful and unbelievable true story follows the brave ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile climate of the 2009 presidential election, where many cultural freedoms were threatened, Afshin and some friends (including Elaheh played by Freida Pinto) risk their lives and form an underground dance company. Through banned online videos, they learn from timeless legends who cross all cultural divides, such as Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev. ... Full synopsis »
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