Golshifteh Farahani And Zar Amir-Ebrahimi Lead ‘Reading Lolita In Tehran’ Adaptation; WestEnd Launches For Cannes Market

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Iranian-American writer Azar Nafisi’s classic memoir Reading Lolita in Tehran has been adapted for the big screen with an ensemble cast led by actors Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson) and Zar Amir-Ebr…

The pic is an Italian-Israeli co-production directed by Eran Riklis from a screenplay by Marjorie David. Production took place in Italy.

“I was totally aware of the potential complexity of telling such an intimate story of women in Iran. But I also knew that it’s a wonderful and emotional challenge, based on a universal view of human struggle wherever and whenever it is. I knew that my approach to storytelling, one of respect, emotion, dignity, love, and responsibility, will always win and overcome any obstacles. Azar’s world has now become part of my world and I strongly believe that her story must be told, now more than ever.

 

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