In post-revolution Iran, where books are banned and voices are silenced, a courageous literature professor invites a group of young women into her home to secretly read forbidden Western classics. As they dive into works by Nabokov, Fitzgerald, and Austen, these women begin to question the limits imposed on their lives—and discover the power of stories to awaken resistance, solidarity, and hope.

Based on Azar Nafisi’s international bestseller and brought to life by acclaimed director Eran Riklis, Reading Lolita in Tehran is a deeply moving, quietly defiant portrait of women reclaiming their voices under oppression.

Set in a past moment of political upheaval, yet resonating powerfully with the current, complex realities of the Middle East, the film is a timely reminder of the enduring role of literature in the fight for freedom and self-expression.

A story of resilience, resistance, and the quiet revolution of the written word.