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Desert Dancer (2013)

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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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Updated: 2 February 2013
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Cast

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Elaheh
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Parisa Ghaffarian
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Ardavan
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Afshin Ghaffarian
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Mona
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Sattar
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Farid Ghaffarian
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Airport Passenger (as Christopher Cowlin)
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Stephano
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Theater punter
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Mehdi
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Airport Passenger
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Set in Iran, where dance is illegal, Desert Dancer tells the story of Afshin Ghaffarian (Reece Ritchie) who risked his life to fight for his dream to become a dancer. This film plays against the backdrop of the 2009 election protests, where the passion and defiance of a young generation lit the flame of revolution still sweeping the Middle East and Africa. Written by Izabella Miko

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Biography | Drama

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