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Desert Dancer Movie Updates

Desert Dancer Movie Updates

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  • 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.

Freida Pinto’s ‘Desert Dancer’ Picked Up by Relativity from Variety

Relativity has acquired North America distribution rights to Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie and Tom Cullen.

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  • 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.

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