In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. a film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

"Warmly transposing Nafisi’s experience in the post-revolution Iran onto the screen with sensitivity.” — Variety

“Vivid and gripping… Truly a film for these times.” — The Atlantic

“A moving story about the power of literature and sisterhood.” — Vanity Fair