Persian Realm

SATIRE: Entrance Exam to the CUNY School of Journalism (SEE DISCLAIMER)

No Insult intended here but just wondering if as a Heterosexual Persian Speaking Iranian if I can Qualify the entrance examination?>>>

Who is Monsieur Klein ? Alain Delon's Kafkaesque dual Identity (1976)

Alain Delon plays Robert Klein a charming, unscrupulous art dealer in Nazi-occupied France. As Jews flee Paris, Klein exploits them until he finds his name is shared by a Jewish criminal ... >>>

VOA Round Table: Censorship of Iranian Press

Vafa Mostaghim and Reza Moini discuss the situation of Iranian Journalists and censorship under the islamic Republic. Tuesday Program ( Feb 2nd, 2009) >>>

Sophia Loren Dubbed in Persian ( In I, Girasoli (1970))

I, Girasoli (1970) aka Sunflower. Vittorio De Sica's Melo Drama starring Sophia Loren & Marcello Mastroianni dubbed in Excellent Persian tells a WWII story of an Italian woman's desperate search for her husband >>>

Fereydoun Farokhzad Remembered ...

Fereydoun Farrokzad was first and foremost a great entertainer, a gifted artist and  the most outspoken Iranian to speak out against a misled revolution that destroyed his country and everything he stood for>>>

Iranian Movie Gets Raving Reviews in French Press (Trailer)

Pour Un Instant de Liberté directed by Arash T. Riahi tells the story of Iranian refugees fleeing persecution who with the help of Kurds escape to Turkey before reaching Austria>>>

LEMON TREE ( FOOL'S GARDEN)

I JUST LOVE THIS SONG ;0) Reminds me of the Beatles Yellow Submarine. >>>

Ahmad Batebi's Journey To Freedom (CHANNEL 4)

A Portrait of Ahmad Batebi, the Civil Resistance Icon to the Islamic Republic. Shows footage taken by Batebi of his journey to Freedom with the help of Kurdish Rebels. Robert Baer Care to Watch?   >>>

NPR interview with Kayhan Editor Hossein Shariatmadari

Hossein Shariatmadari is chief editor of Kayhan, a newspaper that supports Iran's regime. NPR Interviews him. When you reach the office of chief editor of the conservative Kayhan newspaper, the first thing you see are pictures of men now dead. >>>

"Hamas Cheated on Some Victim Tolls in Gaza" say's French TV

French Prime Time TV News Investigation reveals HAMAS propaganda and terror methods using Human Shields contributed to spread fear in Gaza Population and at times even exagerate number of victimes in conflict. >>>

Nazi War Criminal Converts to Islam Before Death

A German television station has reported that one of the most wanted Nazi criminals, Aribert Heim, died in 1992 in Egypt  after converting to Islam>>>

pictory: The Day the Veil Was Dropped (1934)

Queen of Iran Taj Ol' Molouk followed by daughters Princess Shams and Princess Ashraf Pahlavi appear in Public without the Veil and in Western Clothing. Tehran (Circa 1934) >>>

VOUS N'AUREZ PAS MA LIBERTE DE PENSER !

A French Song Ma liberté de pensée by Florent Pagny (French Lyrics translated into English). I wish to humbly dedicate this song to Imprisoned Women’s Rights Activist Alieh Eghdamdoust >>>

pictory: Persian Advertisement for Halibo Orange (1960's)

An ALLEN & HANBURYS Product Orange Syrup is the subject of this Persian Ad. (circa 1960's)  >>>

pictory: A Women for All Seasons : Farokhroo Pārsā (1922-1980)

Farokhroo Pārsā, was an Iranian physician, educator and parliamentarian. She served as Minister of Education of Iran during the Pahlavi Dynasty>>>