Desert Dancer

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Desert Dancer
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North American theatrical release poster
Directed byRichard Raymond
Written byJon Croker
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Parisa Dunn
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CinematographyCarlos Catalán
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  • Chris Gill
  • Celia Haining
Music byBenjamin Wallfisch
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  • CrossDay Productions Ltd.
  • Head Gear Films
  • Lipsync Productions
  • May 13 Films
  • Morocco Film Assistance
Distributed byMetrodome Distribution (UK)
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Running time
104 minutes[1]
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  • United Kingdom
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Romania
  • Morocco
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Budget$4 million
Box office$432,560[2]

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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]

Synopsis

Set in Iran, the story follows the ambition of Afshin Ghaffarian. During the volatile climate of the 2009 presidential election, Afshin and some friends, including Elaheh, risk their lives and form an underground dance company.[5] The group learned the dancing from videos of Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev even though the online videos are banned.[6] Afshin and Elaheh also learn much from each other and learned how to embrace their passion for dance and for one another.[7][8]

Cast

Production

Richard Raymond makes his full-length film directorial debut working with acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan, whose work featured in the Olympic opening ceremony at London 2012. Raymond produced the film through his May 13 Films banner. Freida Pinto undertook an intensive training schedule for the role that comprised eight hours of dance rehearsals every day for 14 weeks.[9] Photo call for the film was held at the Palais des Festivals during the third day of the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on Friday May 18, 2012.[10][11] Relativity Media acquired North America distribution rights to the film [12] at 2013 American Film Market.[13]

Release

Desert Dancer premiered in Germany on July 3, 2014.[14] It opened the Ischia Global Film & Music Fest in Ischia, Italy on July 13, 2014.[15]

The film premiered in Hong Kong on August 28, 2014 and in the United States on April 10, 2015.[16]

Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics. Template:RT data, the film holds a Template:RT data approval rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on Template:RT data reviews with an average score of Template:RT data. The website's critics consensus reads: "Desert Dancer never finds an agreeable rhythm, resulting in a musical drama that doesn't deliver on the promised spectacle or political commentary."[17]

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."DESERT DANCER (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 23 February 2016. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Interview with Afshin Ghaffarian | Cat On The Wall Webzine". Catonthewall.net. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."20 Great Dance Movies". backstage.com. 21 September 2015.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Desert Dancer' Chronicles Iranian Underground Dance Troupe". Voice of America. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Desert Dancer: Real-life story of secret troupe illuminates Iran". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.T. H. R. Staff (8 April 2015). "'Desert Dancer': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Review: 'Desert Dancer' covers too much ground". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Freida Pinto: 'Dance training for Desert Dancer was daunting' - Bollywood News". Digital Spy. 13 October 2012. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."65th Cannes Film Festival - Desert Dancer Photocall - Cannes Film Festival 2012: Stars step up red carpet style on day 2". NY Daily News. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Freida Pinto at Desert Dancer photocall at the Cannes Film Festival". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dave McNary (9 November 2013). "AFM: Freida Pinto's 'Desert Dancer' Picked Up by Relativity (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Douglas, Edward (10 November 2013). "Relativity Picks up Desert Dancer, Starring Freida Pinto". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Vorgestellt von Katja Nicodemus. "Drama: "Wüstentänzer" | NDR.de - Kultur - Film". NDR.de. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cannes: 'Desert Dancer' to Open Ischia Global Film & Music Fest". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Desert Dancer (2014) Release Info". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Desert Dancer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved Template:RT data. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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