Desert Dancer
“Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.”
Synopsis
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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Desert Dancer Featurette - Dancer (2016) - Reece Ritchie Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-07-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Raymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Croker
- Original Score
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Original Title
- Desert Dancer
- Country of Origin
- Morocco, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- May 13 Films, Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Morocco Film Assistance, CrossDay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Raymond
Jon Croker
Benjamin Wallfisch
Bjørn Ståle Bratberg, Carlos Catalán
Celia Haining, Chris Gill
Mohammed Al Turki, Luis Astorquia, Izabella Miko, Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Pippa Cross
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Croker
Screenplay
Richard Raymond
Director
Luis Astorquia
Producer
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
Izabella Miko
Producer
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Fabiola Beracasa Beckman
Producer
Pippa Cross
Producer
Celia Haining
Editor
Shahram Karimi
Production Design
Richard Raymond
Producer
Carlos Catalán
Director of Photography
Chris Gill
Editor
Benjamin Wallfisch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Dancer about?
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Who directed Desert Dancer?
Desert Dancer was directed by Richard Raymond.
Who stars in Desert Dancer?
The principal cast of Desert Dancer includes Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen, Nazanin Boniadi, Marama Corlett.
When was Desert Dancer released and how long is it?
Desert Dancer was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Dancer was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Dancer?
Desert Dancer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).