SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Making a splash on the red carpet on the opening night of the 30th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Jan. 27, actress Freida Pintoshowcased her latest film, "Desert Dancer."
She wore a sheer, gray silk gown from Mason by Michelle Mason, deep-red polished fingernails and a bold bib necklace.
The newly single actress recently split from Dev Patel, whom she met while shooting the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire."
“Desert Dancer” tells the true story of a young dancer in Iran, Afshin Ghaffarian (Reece Ritchie), who risked his life for his art when dance was banned there. Pinto plays his love interest and fellow dancer, Elaneh. It is directed by Richard Raymond.
The 12-day SBIFF features screenings of 197 films from 54 different countries; Relativity Media will release “Desert Dancer” in select U.S. theaters April 10.