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Desert Dancer

Desert Dancer

Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Desert Dancer
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 2014-07-03
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (50 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2974
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto

as Elaheh

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

as Afshin Ghaffarian

Tom Cullen

Tom Cullen

as Ardavan

Nazanin Boniadi

Nazanin Boniadi

as Parisa Ghaffarian

Marama Corlett

Marama Corlett

as Mona

Akin Gazi

Akin Gazi

as Farid Ghaffarian

Simon Kassianides

Simon Kassianides

as Sattar

Makram J. Khoury

Makram J. Khoury

as Mehdi

Tolga Safer

Tolga Safer

as Stephano

Neet Mohan

Neet Mohan

as Javadi, Naser

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Desert Dancer Featurette - Dancer (2016) - Reece Ritchie Movie

Desert Dancer Featurette - Making the Dance (2015) - Freida Pinto Movie HD

Desert Dancer Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Freida Pinto Movie HD

External Links

Keywords

danceban from professionbiographyteheran (tehran), iraniranoppression

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Dancer?

Desert Dancer is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2014-07-03.

Who are the main actors in Desert Dancer?

The main cast includes Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen, Nazanin Boniadi, Marama Corlett, .

Where can I watch Desert Dancer online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Desert Dancer is available.

Is Desert Dancer based on a true story?

Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.

What is the IMDb rating of Desert Dancer?

Desert Dancer has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 50 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Desert Dancer?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Desert Dancer?

The soundtrack was composed by May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Desert Dancer filmed?

Desert Dancer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Desert Dancer?

The total runtime of Desert Dancer is 98 minutes.

Is Desert Dancer suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Desert Dancer?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Desert Dancer.

Does Desert Dancer have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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