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Desert Dancer News Updates

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Total Updates: 31

Amazon
from Amazon

  • added the US VOD release date of July 14, 2015

  • added the US VOD release date of July 14, 2015

Internet Movie Poster Awards
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Film Ratings
from Film|Ratings

  • set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug material and violence

Relativity Media
from Relativity Studios

  • added a link from twitter.com

  • added a link from facebook.com

  • added a synopsis

  • 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. Afshin and Elaheh also learn much from each other, most importantly how to embrace their passion for dance and for one another.

  • changed the US film release date from March 20, 2015 to April 10, 2015

  • changed the US film release date from August 15, 2014 to March 20, 2015

  • added IMDb link

  • added a synopsis

  • Set in Iran, the film is the story of Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked everything to fight for his dream of becoming a dancer. Reece Ritchie plays Ghaffarian, whose story is set against the backdrop of the 2009 protests that ignited a movement toward greater freedoms.

  • changed the US film release date from TBA to TBA 2014

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