Reading Lolita in Tehran

Wednesday, August 12, 2026•3:50 AM

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).

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About Ambler Theater

Built in 1928, this theater operates as a nonprofit and is entirely community-owned. The building itself is a piece of local history, boasting a distinctive modified Spanish architectural design.story_potoo