Based on Azar Nafisi’s beloved and best-selling memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran tells the true story of a literature professor in revolutionary Iran who, amidst censorship and religious extremism, gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics. Director Eran Riklis (The Lemon Tree, The Syrian Bride) has crafted a stirring cinematic experience and showcase for some of today’s finest actresses, including Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

Learn more about this new adaptation in JBFC Director of Special Programs & Strategic Partnerships Chris Holliday’s Reading Lolita in Tehran Preview Club Wrap-Up on the JBFC Blog.