Reading Lolita in Tehran
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times
- Friday, Jul 24, 2026 6:05pm
- Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 3:45 | 6:05 pm
- Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 1:30 | 4 pm
- Monday, Jul 27, 2026 6:05pm
- Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 8:30pm
- Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 6:05pm
- Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 5:30pm
Location
The Nightlight
30 N High St
Details
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).
Director
Eran Riklis
Writers
Marjorie David, Eran Riklis
Producer
Eran Riklis, Gianluca Curti, Santo Versace, Moshe Edery, Marica Stocchi, Michael Sharfshtein
Cast
Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani
