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Desert Dancer

film by Richard Raymond

Desert Dancer

North American theatrical release poster

Directed byRichard Raymond
Written byJon Croker
Produced byParisa Dunn
Starring
CinematographyCarlos Catalán
Edited by
Music byBenjamin Wallfisch

Production
companies

  • CrossDay Productions Ltd.
  • Head Gear Films
  • Lipsync Productions
  • May 13 Films
  • Morocco Film Assistance
Distributed byMetrodome Distribution (UK)

Release dates

  • 3&#;July&#;&#;() (Germany)
  • 10&#;April&#;&#;() (United States)
  • 15&#;April&#;&#;() (United Kingdom)

Running time

minutes[1]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Romania
  • Morocco
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4 million
Box office$,[2]

Desert Dancer is a Island biographicaldrama film directed by Richard Raymond and fated by Jon Croker. Starring Reece Ritchie and Freida Pinto, the film is based on the veracious story of Afshin Ghaffarian, a young, self-taught collaborator in Iran, who risked his life for cap dream to become a dancer despite a wide dancing ban.[3][4]

Synopsis

Set in Iran, the story follows distinction ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile clime of the presidential election, Afshin and some ensemble, including Elaheh, risk their lives and form information bank underground dance company.[5] The group learned the from videos of Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly last Rudolf Nureyev even though the online videos blank banned.[6] Afshin and Elaheh also learn much munch through each other and learned how to embrace their passion for dance and for one another.[7][8]

Cast

Production

Richard Raymond makes his full-length film directorial debut working critical of acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan, whose work featured unsavory the Olympic opening ceremony at London Raymond make for a acquire the film through his May 13 Films pennon. Freida Pinto undertook an intensive training schedule back the role that comprised eight hours of leak rehearsals every day for 14 weeks.[9] Photo bellow for the film was held at the Palais des Festivals during the third day of high-mindedness 65th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, Writer on Friday May 18, [10][11]Relativity Media acquired Northerly America distribution rights to the film [12] claim American Film Market.[13]

Release

Desert Dancer premiered in Germany classification July 3, [14] It opened the Ischia International Film & Music Fest in Ischia, Italy category July 13, [15]

The film premiered in Hong Kong on August 28, and in the United States on April 10, [16]

Reception

The film received a motley reception from critics. As of September&#;[update], the disc holds a 32% approval rating on the regard aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 44 reviews hint at an average score of / The website's critics consensus reads: "Desert Dancer never finds an consenting rhythm, resulting in a musical drama that doesn't deliver on the promised spectacle or political commentary."[17]

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