Persian Realm

BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL: Press Conference for director Rafi Pitts and Cast of "The Hunter" (2010)

British Iranian director Rafi Pitts latest film The Hunter aka Shekarchie was screened at the Berlin Film Fesitval. An opportunity for the director/actor to also speak about the situation in Iran. The Hunter also stars Mitra Hajjar, Hassan Ghal'e Noui. >>>

SOCIAL HISTORY: Boys and Girls In Kindergarten, Tehran (1938)

Boys and Girls choreographing a dance as an elder boy plays the Violin and their mistress looks on. Pahlavi Kindergarten, Tehran. (circa 1938)  >>>

pictory: Stoning a Woman For Adultery During Qajar Era Depicted in Painting

Stoning Women for Adultery was not invented by the Islamic Republic. It already existed in different periods in our history except under the Pahlavi Kings thanks to their emancipation laws. This Qajar painting depicts one such scenes.(circa 19th century)  >>>

ROYALTY: King Juan Carlos of Spain Greeted by Shahbanou at Sa'ad Abad Palace State Dinner (1978)

King Juan Carlos the First Di Bourbon of Spain and Shahbanou Farah of Iran at Sa'ad Abad Palace reception. (circa 1978) >>>

ROYAL BROTHERS: Crown Prince Reza and Prince Ali Reza (1990's)

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi heir to the Peacock Throne of Iran and his younger Brother Prince Ali Reza second in line to the Throne. Prince Ali Reza majored with a PhD in Ancient Pre-Islamic Persian History.(circa 1990's) >>>

Mahnaz Afkhami: A Women For All Seasons (VOA/BBC Interviews)

Mahnaz Afkhami is Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership (WLP), an independent, international NGO. She was the Last Woman Minister during the Shah's Reign. Watch Here >>>

pictory:Dashti Biaz, Iran, Earthquake of August 1968

Paris Match Photo Essay on the devastating 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. Watch Here >>>

"GAY" KNIGHTS OF THE REPUBLIC:Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor Get French Honor ;0)

The Otherwise "Straight" actors of Gay Comedy  I Love You Phillip Morris, Hollywood Stars Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor were raised to "Chevaliers des Arts et des Lettres". An opportunity to clown on their new love affair.

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Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Radio ZAMANEH

Dutch Persian Radio Zamaneh Anchor Pejman Akbarzadeh talks to Crown Prince Reza of Iran on his support to the Green Movement and Role of the Diaspora's financial and technical Support to the Working Class in the eventuality of organized strikes.  >>>

PARIS GATHERING: Shapour Bakhtiar and Soroush Katibeh memory honored in Paris (FRANCE)

Paris gathering in memory of Shapour Bakhtiar and his secretary Soroush Katibeh assassinated by IRI Agents in 1991. One Assassin Ali Vakili Rad is said to be expelled by French government in exchange for French Clotild Reiss. >>>

pictory: Mirza Gholikhan : Persian ambassador to Washington (1914)

Mirza Gholikhan : Persian ambassador to Washington (1909-1915) seen here with his wife dressed in an Elegant European dress. (Circa Dec 6th, 1914) Also Watch Scene from movie "Haji Washington" ;0) >>>

HISTORY FORUM: Dr. Ata Hoodashtian On May 1968 Movement in France (Cafelit-Conference)

Dr. Ata Hoodashtian Speaks about the historical and social Impact of the French May 68 Movement. He is professor in Philosophy and Political Science, and director of the "Management Institute of Canada", based in Montreal. Watch Here >>>

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's Interview on France 24 (English)

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last Shah, called on his compatriots to "refuse to cooperate with the regime" and develop a grassroots political transition movement based on "civil disobedience". >>>

pictory: David Frost's documentary on Iran's Shah in Power (1974)

Part of a Rare documentary by British Journalist David Frost on the Shah of Iran at the height of Power with exlusive interviews and insights on how he thinks and acts as the leader of a rising regional power. (circa 1974) >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Status Quo stars Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi recieve OBE

Legendary rockers Status Quo collected their OBEs from the Queen at Buckingham Palace today and declared: 'We're no longer the wild men of rock - we're the old men of rock!' >>>