Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Greenwich & Kanopy Acquire Film 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'
A new movie called 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' is coming to the U.S. The movie is based on a book about a professor in Iran who taught women secretly, using classic books.
The film stars Golshifteh Farahani.
It's about courage and standing up for what you believe in, even when it's hard.
The film won awards at the Rome Film Festival.
A company called Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy will show the movie to people in America.
The movie will first be shown in theaters and then on Kanopy, which is used in libraries and schools.
This movie is about the power of books, freedom, and standing up to oppression.
Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy acquired U.S. rights to 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'.
The film is directed by Eran Riklis and stars Golshifteh Farahani.
It is adapted from Azar Nafisi's memoir about a literature professor in Iran.
The film premiered at the Rome Film Festival in October 2024 and won awards.
Greenwich plans a spring 2026 theatrical release followed by a multi-platform rollout including Kanopy.
- Who
- Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy acquired U.S. rights.
- What
- The film 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' will be released in the U.S.
- When
- Theatrical release is planned for spring 2026.
- Where
- U.S.
- Why
- To bring Eran Riklis’ film adaptation to U.S. audiences.
- Film Title
- Reading Lolita in Tehran
- Director
- Eran Riklis
- U.S. Rights Acquired By
- Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy
- Based on
- Azar Nafisi’s memoir
- Starring
- Golshifteh Farahani
- Premiere
- Rome Film Festival (October 2024)
- Release Date
- Spring 2026 (theatrical)