Browse Movies : Dance : "true story"

Set in Iran, this powerful and unbelievable true story follows the brave ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile climate of the 2009 presidential election, where many cultural freedoms were threatened, Afshin and some friends (including Elaheh played by Freida Pinto) risk their lives and form an underground dance company. Through banned online videos, they learn from timeless legends who cross all cultural divides, such as Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev. Afshin and Elaheh also learn much from each other, most importantly how to embrace their passion for dance and for one another.

Biopic about Alvin Ailey who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City in 1958 and helped popularize modern dance.

The story of Russian dancer Rudolph Nureyev, who was born during WWII, defected at the age of 23 and became one of the best known dancers in the world before dying of AIDS in 1992.