Persian Realm

MON OEIL: Robert Doisneau's Eye VS Life's Photo of Sepah Danesh Classroom

I came across a photo in LIFE Magazine of a classroom full of kids looking at a spot pointed by their teacher ( a soldier of the Pahlavi Era education corps aka Sepah Danesh) and found it looked familiar to some of Robert Doisneau's famous classroom photos. >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Obama Honors Mel Brooks at Kennedy Center ( X Mas 2009)

In 2009 President Obama awarded opera great Grace Bumbry, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks, jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, Robert De Niro, and Bruce Springsteen with Kennedy Center Honors>>>

MON CINEMA: "Kandoo" Starring Behrouz Vossoughi, Ebi, Davoud Rashidi (1975)

The Movie Clip of "Kandoo" with Ebi's beautiful Song. Directed by Fereydun Gole Starring Behrouz Vossoughi, Davoud Rashidi. Watch Here >>>

pictory:Footage Film of the last days of Class at Alborz High School (1961 / 1978)

Rare Footage of Students at the prestigious Alborz School (former American College of Tehran) on their last days of school before the Summer Vacation. Go down the Memory lane with Class of 1961 and 1978. Enjoy ;0) >>>

MA MUSIQUE: Angels of Persepolis by Flamenco Guitarist Mehran

"Angels of Persepolis" is a concept instrumental CD and an homage to the brave people of Iran and their fight to free themselves from tyranny. Mehran, an Iranian born Flamenco guitarist From Chicago.  >>>

IRANIAN SOLIDARNOSC: Defecting Revolutionary Guard's confession and support to Reza Pahlavi

An interview on Pars TV with Ehsan Soltani an Officer of the Sepah Revolutionary Guards Intelligence department who defected. He explains why he supports Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi today. Watch Here

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PERSIAN DUBBING: Robin Hood Adventures made in Italy (1970)

German Italian Co-production L'arciere di Sherwood (1970) starring Giuliano Gemma (Robin Hood) , Mario Adorf (Friar Tuck) and Silvia Dionisio (Lady Marian). Watch "Akhound/Basseeji Koshi"  Scene in Persian here ;0) >>>

OBAMA's ROYAL VISIT: King Juan Carlos of Spain Visits Washington

US President Barack Obama met with Spanish King Juan Carlos for a private lunch Wednesday at the White House. When will it be Reza's turn ? VIVA ESPAñA !- VIVA DEL REY ;0) >>>

An Original Animation: Yar-e Dabestani-e Man

An original animation dedicated to the brave Iranian Youth. courtesy of www.whereismyvoteny.org website. Watch Here >>>

FOR A MOMENT-FREEDOM: Shabahang interview with filmmaker Arash T. Riahi

Austrian Iranian filmmaker Arash T.Riahi's film For a Moment: Freedom has been chosen to Represent Austria at the upcoming Oscars in Hollywood. Watch his interview here >>>

PRINCE OF PERSIA: Crown Prince Reza Spending Summer in Rabat, Morocco (1984)

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi spent his first years in exile in Rabat Morocco before definitively being allowed to return in the United States as a resident. Summer Vacation at the Pool in Rabat, Morocco (circa 1984)

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pictory: France's Prime Minister Pompidou Visits Iran (1968)

French Prime Minister  George Pompidou Arrives for a week long state visit to Iran. Greeted by Prime Minister Amir Abbas Hoveyda and Minister of Development Houshang Nahavandi. (circa 1968) >>>

PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY: First Public Gathering of the Iranian Majlis (1906)

The first Public gathering of Iranian Deputies in the Persian Majlis ( Parliament) in Tehran shorty after the Constitutional Revolution of 1906. (circa 1906) >>>

HISTORY FORUM: Nader Naderpour on Iran's Constitutional Revolution and European Rennaissance (1996)

Iranian Poet and Intellectual Nader Naderpour draws parallels between the Constitutional Movement and the European Rennaissance and how they inspired democratic thought in their respective societies. Introduced by Esmail Nooriala >>>

pictory: Iran's Industrial Progress-Pahlavi Era Promotional Film (1970's)

A Promotional Film of the 1970's advertising on Iran's Industrial progress during the Pahlavi Era highlighting the White Revolution Educational Corps, Iran's Radio & Television as well as the Industrial complex in various parts of the nation. >>>