What is Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is a film first released in 2024. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 21, 2024
- Studios
- Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, Rosamont
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Reading Lolita in Tehran is a film first released in 2024. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, Rosamont. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A covert literature class defies Iran’s strict censorship in 1979 Tehran.”
- Adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s acclaimed memoir
- Explores the power of forbidden Western classics
- Features performances by Golshifteh Farahani and other acclaimed Iranian actors
- Not rated (NR), which may affect audience expectations
- Limited streaming availability in some regions
Watch it if you’re interested in stories about literary resistance under authoritarian rule.
The film’s serious, contemplative tone and themes of censorship make it suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What source material does the film draw from?
It is based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi.
Who directed Reading Lolita in Tehran?
The film is directed by Eran Riklis.
Which actors headline the cast?
Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir, and Mina Kavani star in the film.
When is the film’s story set?
The narrative takes place in 1979, amid Iran’s revolutionary upheaval.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.