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Reading Lolita in Tehran
2024·1h 47m·★ 7.3
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.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Standard sit-down · 1h 47m
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