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Desert Dancer
“Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.”
6.9 / 10• 2014• 1h 38m•PG-13• English
DramaMusic
Storyline
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Cast & Crew
Freida Pinto
Elaheh
Lead
Reece Ritchie
Afshin Ghaffarian
Tom Cullen
Ardavan
Nazanin Boniadi
Parisa Ghaffarian
Marama Corlett
Mona
Akin Gazi
Farid Ghaffarian
Simon Kassianides
Sattar
Makram J. Khoury
Mehdi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Raymond's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Desert Dancer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
