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Reading Lolita in Tehran

In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

Top Cast

  • Golshifteh Farahani

    Golshifteh Farahani

    Azar Nafisi

  • Zar Amir Ebrahimi

    Zar Amir Ebrahimi

    Sanaz

  • Mina Kavani

    Mina Kavani

    Nassrin

  • Bahar Beihaghi

    Bahar Beihaghi

    Mahshid

  • Isabella Nefar

    Isabella Nefar

    Yassi

  • Raha Rahbari

    Raha Rahbari

    Manna

  • Lara Wolf

    Lara Wolf

    Azin

  • Shahbaz Noshir

    Shahbaz Noshir

    Magician

  • Arash Marandi

    Arash Marandi

    Bijan Nafisi

Overview

In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

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