Persian Lessons (2020): reparto, argumento y streaming
2020 · Película · ★ 7.7
Released in 2020, Persian Lessons is a drama and bélica film directed by Vadim Perelman, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Occupied France, 1942. Gilles is arrested by SS soldiers alongside other Jews and sent to a camp in Germany. He narrowly avoids sudden execution by swearing to the guards that he is not Jewish, but Persian. This lie temporarily saves him, but Gilles gets assigned a life-or-death mission: to teach Farsi to Head of Camp Koch, who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran once the war is over. Through an ingenious trick, Gilles manages to survive by inventing words of "Farsi" every day and teaching them to Koch.
Who’s in it. Persian Lessons stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Gilles, Lars Eidinger as Klaus Koch, Jonas Nay as Max and Leonie Benesch as Elsa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Persian Lessons has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persian Lessons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persian Lessons tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Persian Lessons (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Persian Lessons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Persian Lessons worth watching?
- Persian Lessons holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and bélica. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persian Lessons?
- Persian Lessons stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Lars Eidinger, Jonas Nay, Leonie Benesch and Alexander Beyer.
- When was Persian Lessons released?
- Persian Lessons was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.