Afshin Ghaffarian risks everything to start a dance company amidst his home country of Iran's politically volatile climate and the nation's ban on dancing.
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Richard Raymond
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| Nazanin Boniadi | ... | Parisa Ghaffarian | |
| Freida Pinto | ... | Elaheh | |
| Tom Cullen | ... | Ardavan | |
| Marama Corlett | ... | Mona | |
| Reece Ritchie | ... | Afshin Ghaffarian | |
| Simon Kassianides | ... | Sattar | |
| Neet Mohan | ... | Javadi, Naser | |
| Akin Gazi | ... | Farid Ghaffarian | |
| Tolga Safer | ... | Stephano | |
| Alex Klaus | ... | Minder 1 (as Alex Claus) | |
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Richard David-Caine | ... | Teymour / Trinculo |
| Makram Khoury | ... | Mehdi | |
| Mourad Zaoui | ... | The student | |
| Hamza Kadri | ... | Smocking Guy | |
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Davood Ghadami | ... | Basij Leader |
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A film based on an incredible true story. Desert Dancer is a classic hero story about brave young people risking their lives to rebel against their government and fight for their dreams. Set in Iran, where it is currently forbidden to dance, the story follows Afshin Ghaffarian and his friends who despite the dangers form an underground dance company where, via hacking into YouTube, they learn from the very best - Michael Jackson, Pina Bausch, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev. Reveling in the freedom of expression that dance gives them, they set upon putting on a performance deep in the desert, away from the watchful eyes of the military police. Written by Anonymous
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug material and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$40,763, 12 April 2015, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$143,653, 10 May 2015Company Credits
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Performed by Chris James (as Signaljacker)
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If you like dance movies, this is for you.
It's comparable to the best true-story dance movies like 'Mao's Last Dancer', 'Dancing Across Borders', and so on. If you liked those movies, you will love this.
It's well cast, well acted, well danced, and very interesting and dramatic.
I loved it!
Highly recommended for dance-movie fans.
The lead character is especially well cast, and he dances marvelously, with passion and beauty and skill, while also being an excellent actor.