Desert Dancer
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 dancing is currently forbidden, 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 plan to put on a performance deep in the desert, away from the watchful eyes of the military police.
- Metascore49
- 2014
- 1 Hr 44 Mins
- Documentary, Drama, Music
- PG-13
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 dancing is currently forbidden, 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 plan to put on a performance deep in the desert, away from the watchful eyes of the military police.
Desert Dancer
2:22
Desert Dancer (Trailer 1)
2:29
Desert Dancer: You Taught Me That
1:10
Desert Dancer: Desert Dance
1:36
Desert Dancer: Rooftop
0:49
Desert Dancer: Dance Is Forbidden
0:38
Desert Dancer: Who Taught You?
1:00
Desert Dancer: Dance Is Forbidden (Featurette)
2:03
Desert Dancer: Reece Ritchie On Getting The Role Of Afshin Ghaffarian
0:52
Desert Dancer: Nazanin Boniadi On What The Film Is About
1:15
Desert Dancer: Richard Raymond On The Film Synopsis
1:11
Desert Dancer: Tom Cullen On The Film Being Based On A True Story
0:25
Desert Dancer: Freida Pinto On Being Drawn To The Role
0:16
Desert Dancer: Making Of The Dance (Featurette)
2:37