Frieda Pinto, Bamshad Abedi-Amin Tom Cullen Reese Ritchie, Marama Corlett and star in Relativity Media's DESERT DANCER

Risking Their Lives For a Dance Company in Iran

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 8, 2015

Freida Pinto discusses her starring role in the new film, “Desert Dancer.” Set in Iran, this story follows the brave ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile climate of the 2009 presidential election, Afshin and some friends risk their lives and form an underground dance company. The film opens April 10 at Sunshine Cinema and AMC Loews Lincoln Square.

 

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