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Reading Lolita in Tehran movie

🎬 Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran

Story: In a time when Islamic morality patrols conduct random raids in Tehran and fundamentalists take control of universities, Azar Nafisi, a passionate educator, clandestinely invites six dedicated female students to explore forbidden Western literature. Initially hesitant to express their thoughts, these young women eventually shed their veils, allowing their unique narratives to blend with the classic novels they encounter. Like the heroines found in the works of Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Jane Austen, these women in Nafisi’s living room embrace their dreams, aspirations, and love amidst the political, moral, and personal turmoil surrounding them.

⭐ Rating: 7.2 (46 votes)

📅 Release date: November 21, 2024

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Eran Riklis

✍️ Writer: Marjorie David

🌍 Countries: Israel, Italy, Iran

🏢 Production companies: Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, Rosamont, Minerva Pictures, MiC, United King Films, RAI Cinema, WestEnd Films

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👥 Cast: Golshifteh Farahani (Azar Nafisi), Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Sanaz), Mina Kavani (Nassrin), Bahar Beihaghi (Mahshid), Isabella Nefar (Yassi), Raha Rahbari (Manna), Lara Wolf (Azin), Shahbaz Noshir (Magician), Arash Marandi (Bijan Nafisi), Catayoune Ahmadi (Mahtab)

Editor’s note: A succinct editor’s note on **Reading Lolita in Tehran (2024)**: This film is firmly rooted in the Drama genre yet boasts a deeply personal approach. Guided by Eran Riklis’s direction, it maintains a consistent pace and a vivid sense of setting. The performances by Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and Mina Kavani are understated yet powerful. With a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, the film unfolds thoughtfully and never lingers unnecessarily in any scene. While it has its imperfections, the film’s strengths significantly outweigh its shortcomings. If the premise resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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