| Desert Dancer | |
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| Directed by | Richard Raymond |
| Written by | Jon Croker |
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| Cinematography | Carlos Catalán |
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| Music by | Benjamin Wallfisch |
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| Distributed by | Metrodome Distribution (UK) |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $432,560[2] |
Desert Dancer is a 2014 British biographical drama film directed by Richard Raymond and written by Jon Croker. Starring Reece Ritchie and Freida Pinto, the film is based on the true story of Afshin Ghaffarian, a young, self-taught dancer in Iran, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.[3][4]
- ^ "DESERT DANCER (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Desert Dancer (2014) - International Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. 14 February 2016. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Interview with Afshin Ghaffarian | Cat On The Wall Webzine". Catonthewall.net. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ^ "20 Great Dance Movies". backstage.com. 21 September 2015.