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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2014-07-03
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
Production

May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions

6.9(53)
•2014•1h 38m

Desert Dancer

"Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free."

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Overview

Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.

Writing & Screenplay
Jon Croker
Cinematography
Carlos Catalán

Principal Cast

11 credited
Freida Pinto
Freida PintoElaheh
Reece Ritchie
Reece RitchieAfshin Ghaffarian
Tom Cullen
Tom CullenArdavan
Nazanin Boniadi
Nazanin BoniadiParisa Ghaffarian
Marama Corlett
Marama CorlettMona
Akin Gazi
Akin GaziFarid Ghaffarian
Simon Kassianides
Simon KassianidesSattar
Makram J. Khoury
Makram J. KhouryMehdi
Tolga Safer
Tolga SaferStephano
Neet Mohan
Neet MohanJavadi, Naser

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