Reading Lolita in Tehran
Synopsis
In 1979, amidst censorship and religious extremism, a revolutionary literature professor in Tehran gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-27
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Golshifteh Farahani
Azar Nafisi
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Sanaz
Mina Kavani
Nassrin
Bahar Beihaghi
Mahshid
Isabella Nefar
Yassi
Raha Rahbari
Manna
Lara Wolf
Azin
Shahbaz Noshir
Magician
Arash Marandi
Bijan Nafisi
Catayoune Ahmadi
Mahtab
Reza Diako
Bahri
Ash Goldeh
Nima
Sina Parvaneh
Niyazi
Rita Yahan-Farouz
Rita
Abbas Fasaei
Arash
Hamid Karimi
Ghomi
Zanyar Mohammadi
Farzan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 10, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eran Riklis
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie David, Azar Nafisi, Eran Riklis
- Original Score
- Yonatan Riklis
- Original Title
- Reading Lolita in Tehran
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Israel, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications, Rosamont, Minerva Pictures, MiC, United King Films, RAI Cinema, WestEnd Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eran Riklis
Marjorie David, Azar Nafisi, Eran Riklis
Yonatan Riklis
Hélène Louvart
Arik Lahav-Leibovich
Moshe Edery, Michael Sharfshtein, Eran Riklis, Santo Versace, Gianluca Curti
Department Leadership Roster
Moshe Edery
Producer
Michael Sharfshtein
Producer
Marjorie David
Writer
Eran Riklis
Producer
Santo Versace
Producer
Gianluca Curti
Producer
Eran Riklis
Director
Marica Stocchi
Producer
Tonino Zera
Production Design
Yonatan Riklis
Original Music Composer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Arik Lahav-Leibovich
Editor
Eran Riklis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Stressful Scenes
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Reading Lolita in Tehran about?
In 1979, amidst censorship and religious extremism, a revolutionary literature professor in Tehran gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics.
Who directed Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran was directed by Eran Riklis.
Who stars in Reading Lolita in Tehran?
The principal cast of Reading Lolita in Tehran includes Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani, Bahar Beihaghi, Isabella Nefar.
When was Reading Lolita in Tehran released and how long is it?
Reading Lolita in Tehran was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Reading Lolita in Tehran make at the box office?
Reading Lolita in Tehran grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Reading Lolita in Tehran?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reading Lolita in Tehran was composed by Yonatan Riklis.
Is Reading Lolita in Tehran based on a book or true story?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Azar Nafisi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).