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Desert Dancer (2014)

Desert Dancer (2014)

PG-13 98 minutes EN Drama , Music
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
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Reece Ritchie
Afshin Ghaffarian
Tom Cullen
Ardavan
Nazanin Boniadi
Parisa Ghaffarian
Akin Gazi
Farid Ghaffarian
Tolga Safer
Stephano
Neet Mohan
Javadi, Naser
Gabriel Senior
Young Afshin Ghaffarian

Production crew

Second Unit Director of Photography
Costume Design
Director of Photography
Assistant Art Director
Art Direction
Costume Supervisor
Music Supervisor
Key Hair Stylist
Production companies: May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions
Production countries: Morocco, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

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