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Reading Lolita in Tehran 2024

During a period of strict Islamic rule in Tehran, an inspiring teacher, Azar Nafisi, defies the oppressive regime by secretly gathering six devoted female students. Together, they read banned Western literary classics, providing a refuge for discussion and personal liberation. As they explore the works of Nabokov, Fitzgerald, James, and Austen, the women begin to question their circumstances and challenge the restrictions imposed upon them, finding courage and connection through literature and shared experiences.

During a period of strict Islamic rule in Tehran, an inspiring teacher, Azar Nafisi, defies the oppressive regime by secretly gathering six devoted female students. Together, they read banned Western literary classics, providing a refuge for discussion and personal liberation. As they explore the works of Nabokov, Fitzgerald, James, and Austen, the women begin to question their circumstances and challenge the restrictions imposed upon them, finding courage and connection through literature and shared experiences.

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Reading Lolita in Tehran does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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