Persian Lessons
A War, Drama film (2020) rated 7.4/10 on IMDb by 16K+ viewers — worth watching. Starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Lars Eidinger, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Persian Lessons worth watching?
Yes, worth watching. Filmistani rates Persian Lessons 78/100 (IMDb: 7.4/10).
Where can I watch Persian Lessons online in India?
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Is Persian Lessons a hit or flop?
Persian Lessons is a hit — 16K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 78/100 point to strong audience reception.
What is Persian Lessons 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…
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