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Release Date:
Friday, April 10, 2015 Limited
Friday, April 17, 2015 Expansion
thematic elements, some drug material and violence
Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in Desert Dancer: Cast List
Freida Pinto ... Elaheh
Immortals, Slumdog Millionaire
Reece Ritchie ... Afshin Ghaffarian
Hercules, 10,000 B.C.
Tom Cullen ... Ardavan
100 Streets, Barbarians
Simon Kassianides ... Sattar
Unforgettable
Nazanin Boniadi ... Parisa Ghaffarian
Hotel Mumbai, Ben Hur
Marama Corlett ... Mona
Who's making Desert Dancer: Crew List
A look at the Desert Dancer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Raymond last directed One Thousand Paper Cranes. The film's writer Jon Croker last wrote The Woman in Black 2 Angels of Death and The Abominable Snowman.
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Production: What we know about Desert Dancer?
Key Facts
- Richard Raymond is making his directorial debut with the film.
Filming Timeline
- 2013 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
Picked up by Relativity Media at American Film Market. Relativity plans to release the film theatrically in 2014.
Desert Dancer Release Date: When was the film released?
Desert Dancer was a Limited release in 2015 on Friday, April 10, 2015. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including The Longest Ride, Ex Machina and Kill Me Three Times.
As a Limited release, Desert Dancer will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Desert Dancer DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Desert Dancer was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 .
Desert Dancer VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Desert Dancer was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.