Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Acting
Reece Ritchie's raw physical commitment to every desperate move.
Direction
Raymond shoots Tehran's paranoia like a thriller, dance sequences like prayer.
Cinematography
Desert light vs. shadowy hideouts—freedom and fear in every frame.
Director
Richard Raymond
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Afshin Ghaffarian himself coached the actors and appears in the final shot's silhouette.
The film was banned in Iran; cast and crew couldn't attend Tehran's underground premiere—held in, yes, a secret basement.
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