Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)

  • NR
  • 07/10/2026 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 47m

Overview

In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

Marjorie David

Writer

Azar Nafisi

Novel

Eran Riklis

Director, Writer

Cast

Golshifteh Farahani's headshot

Golshifteh Farahani

Azar Nafisi
Zar Amir Ebrahimi's headshot

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

Sanaz
Mina Kavani's headshot

Mina Kavani

Nassrin
Bahar Beihaghi's headshot

Bahar Beihaghi

Mahshid
Isabella Nefar's headshot

Isabella Nefar

Yassi
Raha Rahbari's headshot

Raha Rahbari

Manna
Lara Wolf's headshot

Lara Wolf

Azin
Shahbaz Noshir's headshot

Shahbaz Noshir

Magician

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