Persian Realm

SEVEN DAYS IN MAY (FOR Soraya Ulrich & Hamid Dabashi)

SEVEN DAYS IN MAY challenges Washington's neo con mentality. Those who distrust America like Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich, or Hollywood like Film Critic Hamid Dabashi should ponder on this scene >>>

pictory: First Nowrooz in Exile 1981

Iran's Royal Family gather in Cairo around the traditional HaftSeen to celebrate their first Persian New Year in exile and without the Shah.

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pictory: Debra Paget as Persian Princess

Debra Paget IS Persian Royalty in "Omar Khayyam" 1957 classic movie. >>>

Paul Newman Mourned by Iranians

Iranians mourned Paul Newman on Sunday in a rare instance of adoration of cinema trumping ideological and political differences.

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pictory: For JJ the Mexican ;0))

Googoosh sings a spanish song with Sombrero ( Year ? ) >>>

pictory: Farrokhzad Explains Khomeiny's Green Book

Fereidoune Farrokhzad Boldly Explains Khomeiny's Green Book in Public, during a London Concert after the revolution. >>>

pictory: Anthony Quinn & Farah Share Chelo Kebab

Hollywood Star Anthony Quinn enjoys the company of Iran's queen Shahbanou Farah and fellow Iranian co-star ( Pouri Banai ?) while eating a traditional Persian dish. >>>

HEY FRENCHY ! Farrokhzad & Martik Sing in French

Fereydoune Farrokhzad and Martik sing and joke in French until Ebi joins in. >>>

Paul Newman's Master Class

Paul Newman gives his Master Class at the Actor's Studio and Q&A with Students. >>>

pictory: Shah & Shahbanou meet Red Skelton

Hollywood Comic Star Red Skelton greets Iran's Royal couple at the 20th Century Fox Studio's. April 24th 1962 >>>

Nostalgia: Remember Saturnin The Duckling ?

Saturnin The Yellow Duckling was a French Children friendly show that aired on Iranian TV during the late 60's and throughout 70's. >>>

Samira Makhmalbaf Special Jury Prize

The 56th San Sebastian film festival awarded Special Jury Prize to Iranian director Samira Makhmalbaf for her "Two-legged Horse." >>>

Au Revoir Butch Cassidy

Hollywood legend Paul Newman has died of cancer at the age of 83, his spokesman has confirmed. We'll Miss You

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Nostalgia: THE HIGH CHAPARRAL

The High Chappaal was one of my favorite TV shows that aired on Iranian TV in the early and late 70's. >>>

Nostalgia: Vossoughi in film Saazesh

The 1974 film Saazesh starring Behrouz Vossoughi in the title role was a bitter sweet comedy about social hypocrisy and corruption in Iran. The film was not censored by authorities of the time. >>>