Available theaters
The Screening Room at 1313
1313 North Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, Wilmington, DE
About Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)
The screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s beloved memoir 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. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).
Cast & Crew
Eran Riklis, Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, Mina Kavani, Lara Wolf, Bahar Beihaghi, Isabella Nefar, Raha Rahbari, Azar Nafisi, Gianluca Curti, Marica Stocchi, Marjorie David, Michael Sharfshtein, Moshe Edery, Santo Versace
Frequently asked questions
How long is Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)?
Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026) is 1 hr 47 min long.
Who directed Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)?
Eran Riklis
What is Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026) about?
The screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s beloved memoir 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. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).