Reading Lolita in Tehran

Reading Lolita in Tehran

Directed by Eran Riklis

Produced by Eran Riklis Productions, Topia Communications

2024107 min7.3 / 10

An intimate, intellectually rich drama about a small group of women finding freedom and solidarity through forbidden literature in a repressive regime.

In 1979, amidst censorship and religious extremism, a revolutionary literature professor in Tehran gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics.

Questions people ask

  • Is Reading Lolita in Tehran sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Reading Lolita in Tehran easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Reading Lolita in Tehran scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Reading Lolita in Tehran end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Reading Lolita in Tehran violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity74

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Surprise32

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Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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