Set against the backdrop of Iran's volatile 2009 presidential election, this powerful film follows the incredible true story of renowned international dancer Afshin Ghaffarian. At a time when dancing is forbidden, Afshin (Reece Ritchie, Hercules) and some friends, including the beautiful Elaheh (Freida Pinto, Slumdog Millionaire) risk their lives to form an underground dance company. Inspired by banned online videos of timeless legends like Michael Jackson and Rudolf Nureyev, Afshin and Elaheh embrace their passion for dance ? and for one another. With palpable tension, breathtaking choreography and spectacular cinematography, Desert Dancer is a story of extraordinary courage, love and the fulfillment of dreams.
Production Year:
2014
Released:
Thu, 01/12/2017
Run Time Minutes:
94
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.39
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-6
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Freida Pinto - Elaheh
Actors:
Reece Ritchie - Afshin Ghaffarian
Actors:
Tom Cullen - Ardavan
Actors:
Makram J. Khoury - Mehdi
Actors:
Nazanin Boniadi - Parisa Ghaffarian
Actors:
Marama Corlett - Mona
Actors:
Simon Kassianides - Sattar
Actors:
Akin Gazi - Farid Ghaffarian
Actors:
Tolga Safer - Stephano