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Critic Glenn Kenny

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...while hardly perfect, a movie that frequentlydisplays surprising sensitivity and sensibility.

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Critic Katie Rife

Desert Dancer is based on the life of Afshin Ghaffarian (...), who was arrested by Iranian authorities after performing a dance number in the desert...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

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Desert Dancer tells the incredible true story of Afshin Ghaffarian, a young Iranian man who risked everything to pursue his dream of becoming a dancer, despite the nationwide ban on dancing. Set during the volatile 2009 presidential election, Afshin and his friends form an underground dance company, learning from videos of iconic dancers like Michael Jackson and Gene Kelly. As they practice in secret, Afshin and his partner Elaheh also discover a deeper passion for each other. With breathtaking dance sequences and a powerful story of resistance and love, Desert Dancer is an unforgettable journey of courage and self-expression.

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