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).
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About Reading Lolita in Tehran
Reading Lolita in Tehran is a 2024 English-language drama film directed by Eran Riklis. The cast is led by Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Reading Lolita in Tehran was produced by Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, and Rosamont and made in Italy and Israel. It was released on November 21, 2024, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Eran Riklis
- Writers
- Marjorie David, Eran Riklis
- Release date
- November 21, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Israel
- Production
- Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, Rosamont
Reading Lolita in Tehran cast & crew
Reading Lolita in Tehran was directed by Eran Riklis and written by Marjorie David and Eran Riklis.
The cast features Golshifteh Farahani as Azar Nafisi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Sanaz, Mina Kavani as Nassrin, Bahar Beihaghi as Mahshid, Isabella Nefar as Yassi, and Raha Rahbari as Manna.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yonatan Riklis, cinematography is by Hélène Louvart, and it was produced by Michael Sharfshtein and Moshe Edery.
Is Reading Lolita in Tehran worth watching?
Reading Lolita in Tehran holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 64 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Reading Lolita in Tehran is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Reading Lolita in Tehran
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
Reza Diako
Bahri
Ash Goldeh
Nima
Reading Lolita in Tehran — FAQs
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▸What language is Reading Lolita in Tehran in?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Reading Lolita in Tehran rated?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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