Persian Realm

pictory: Crown Prince Reza Playing Soccer (1977)

Ali Daei need any help ? ;0) Crown Prince Reza kicks ball during soccer match as Captain of his HighSchool Team. Iran, Tehran (1977) >>>

Tribute to Maurice Jarre (1924-2009)

French composer Maurice Jarre best known for the Music Scores of Lawrence of Arabia and Dr.Zhivago but also the Message died in LA at Age 84. Here is a Musical Tribute to his Oscar Winning compositions. >>>

pictory: Shah visits School Boys and Teachers (1956)

Shah visits classroom greeted by Teachers and schoolboys in Tehran.(circa 1956) >>>

pictory:Shah and Soraya spend time with villiagers (1950's)

Shah and second wife Queen Soraya, spend time with a modest family in a remote villiage. (circa 1950's) >>>

pictory: The Left Wing Coalition and Khomeiny's Revolution

An interesting French documentary on the atmosphere in Iran a few weeks before Khomeiny's triumphal return. Despite an atmosphere of Freedom and enthusiasm a drift between clerical and leftwing ideologies start to appear.

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Swiss Documentary on Iran in 1968

Three Documentaries on different aspects of Iran in a Swiss Production of 1968: Les Fastes d'Ispahan, Les Tresors d'Iran, et Persepolis. >>>

Royal Haftseen Gathering

Iran's Royal Family in exile pose in front of Haftseen table. Nowrouz 2009 -1388. Listen to Empress' Message>>>

pictory:Shah at Islamic Summit Rabat, Morocco, 1970's

Muslim Leaders at the Islamic summit conference in Rabat, Morocco, 1970's >>>

First Silent Movie on Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves (1905)

Ali Baba et les quarante voleurs directed by Ferdinand Zecca for the Pathé Studio's in Paris. (1905) >>>

Haydeh Sings Bahar Bahar aka Spring Spring (1975)

Nice clip of a TV show where Iran's Great Diva sings an Ode to Spring and the Persian New Year. (circa 1975) >>>

Adja Pekkan Sings Faramarz Aslani and Enrico Macias (1976)

The Beautiful Turkish Pop Diva of the 70's Adja Pekkan sings a turkish version of Faramarz Aslani's "Agheh Yeh Rooz" as well as songs on French TV with Enrico Macias. (circa 1976) >>>

Faramarz Aslani Profile by Bebin TV

An intimate portrait  on career and life of singer. composer Faramarz Aslani by Bebin TV. >>>

Homeyra Nowruz Tabrik and other Songs

Legendary Singer Homeyra sings a song tribute to Nowruz and Iran. Here are a few of her performances. >>>

Lloyd Miller Jazz and Santur Pioneer on VOA

One of the major American Jazz experts ( he played with Dizzy Gilespie) who explored Persian classical music in the 1960's and 70's in Iran>>>

Recovering From Back Pain ...

I haven't been around for a week now. So sorry for my belated Norooz Message. I am recovering from a terrible back pain that kept me in bed for a week ! >>>