Persian Realm

Robert Redford Reflects on the Gulf Oil Disaster

Robert Redford laments the Gulf oil disaster but says it was perhaps necessary to "wake us up" and get us to force the politicians to move America towards a clean energy future. >>>

MISTER "Z": Meeting Costa Gavras For "Une Journée à Tehran"

Last Sunday I had the Privilege to meet one of my favorite film directors of the 1970's, Greek Costa Gavras during an event "Une Journée à Tehran" celebrating Iranian Diaspora Cinema. I still have goosebumps ;0) >>>

ROYALTY AND THE PEOPLE:Shah and Shahbanou visit Boy Scouts and their leaders (1960's)

PEESHAHANG: Shah and Shahbanou visit Boy Scouts and their leaders. Photo from Shah's Book : Mission For My Country. (circa 1960's)  >>>

ROYAL BALLET: Persian Royals greet Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn Performance at Roudaki Hall (1970)

Shah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi and Shahbanou Farah congratulate Rudolf Nureyev  and Margot Fonteyn for their ballet performance at Roudaki Hall, Tehran 1970's. >>>

pictory: Iran Hosts the Asia Industry Convention (1969)

German News Coverage of the Tehran International Asian Industry Convention inaugurated by the Shah and Shahbanou of Iran. (circa 1969) >>>

ROYALTY AND THE PEOPLE:Shah and Shahbanou Visit Earthquake Victimes (VIDEO)

American News Coverage of the Earthquake that hit the province of Khorassan which killed 20 000 people. The Royal Couple, the Shah and Shahbanou try to comfort a desperate population. (circa Sept 5, 1962)

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SATIRE: Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas ? ZAT IZ ZEE QUESCHOON ! ...

As Iran's June 12th Post Election protest anniversary approaches one can legitimately ask whether or not the SELECTED leadership has live up to it's followers expectations ... >>>

HONORARY PARISIAN: Shirin Ebadi Bestowed Honorary Citizenship of Paris (June 10th, 2010)

Socialist Mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe bestowed the diploma of honorary citizen of Paris to Iran's 2003 Nobel Peace Prize at L'hotel de Paris. >>>

Bernard Henri Levy "Left in Dark Times: A Stand Against the New Barbarism." (Sept 24th,2008)

Bernard-Henri Levy scrutinizes the totalitarianisms of the past as well as those on the horizon, and argues powerfully for a new political and moral vision for our times. Authors@Google Conference (Mountain View, CA). >>>

In Memory of Princess Leila Pahlavi (27 March 1970 – 10 June 2001)

It's Nine Years that the Lovely Yet Lonely Princess of Iranzamin passed away. Rest In Peace Leila Jaan ... >>>

Shahrnush Parsipur interviewed by Luna Shad

Feminist Author of the Best selling Novel Turned Film "Women without Men" Shahrnush Parsipur speaks to Journalist Luna Shad about her life and career in literature. Also the difference of treatment between SAVAK and SAVAMA. >>>

HISTORY OF IDEAS: John Cleese on Beauty (BBC - The Human Face)

The Saying goes that Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but How true is That ? Beauty can be measured by the ratio 1 to 1.618 John Cleese & Liz Hurley take a look at the importance of Beauty from Politics to daily life. >>>

ROYALTY: Canada Greets Shah and Shahbanou (1965)

Returning from their State Visit to the US, the Shah and Shahbanou stop in Canada for a short visit. (circa 1965)

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A LIFE IN PICTURES: Miri the Comic Genius of Iran's pre revolution cinema ( Bebin TV)

Bebin TV sat down with Miri for a short chat in Los Angeles. One of the funniest actors in Iran's pre revolution cinema, talks about how he started in the business. Let Miri take you down the memory lane! >>>

ROYAL BROS: Qajar and Pahlavi Royal Siblings

PRINCE OF PERSIA : Qajar Era Crown Prince Soltan Ahmad Qajar and brother Prince Mohamed Hassan Mirza and Pahlavi Era Crown Prince Reza and brother Prince Ali Reza. >>>