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Desert Dancer 2014

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★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 53 votes PG-13 DramaMusic Released
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Topic: Film "Desert Dancer" (2014). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Jul 3, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
Morocco, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Studios
May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions
Genres
Drama, Music
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★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 53 votes
Episode runtime
~98 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions
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Topic: Film "Desert Dancer" (2014).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Desert Dancer.
Year: 2014 (British biographical drama film).
Director: Richard Raymond.
Writer: Jon Croker.
Cast: Reece Ritchie, Freida Pinto, Tom Cullen.
Genre: Drama, Music, Biographical drama.
Subject: True story of Afshin Ghaffarian, a young, self-taught Iranian dancer.
Plot: He risked his life to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban in Iran.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Rating: PG-13.
US Release Date: 03/20/2015.
Origin: British.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Desert Dancer is a 2014 British biographical drama film directed by Richard Raymond.

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“A gripping exploration of drama and music that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Is Desert Dancer worth watching?

Desert Dancer holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 53 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Music for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Desert Dancer and when was it released?

Desert Dancer is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

Who directed Desert Dancer?

Desert Dancer was directed by Richard Raymond.

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