Persian Realm

pictory: France's De Gaulle Visits Iran (1963)

France Charles De Gaulle was a Great Admiror of the Shah and it was reciprocal. Here is his State visit to Iran in 1963 which includes De Gaulle's Inauguration of French Razi School new Buildings. Watch Here >>>

CINEMA HISTORY: L'Iran: une révolution cinématographique (2006)

The modern day history of Iran as told through its films, presented with the pertinent commentary of the young Iranian director, Nader T. Homayoun, with excerpts from films made before, during and after the revolution. >>>

pictory: Allied Troops Bring Medical Aid to Iranian Children during WW 2 (1940's)

Allied Troops stationed in Iran during WWII were composed of a variety of nationalities ranging from Soviets to British and Commonwealth Nations >>>

1944 film: Iran during WW II

Iran under British and Soviet Occupation shown in a Rare Black and White Film from the French Military Archives>>>

pictory: French "Grand Reporter" Léon Zitrone Narrates Persepolis Celebrations (1971)

Never Seen Before French 30 Min. B& W documentary on the Persepolis Celebrations of the Persian Empire on October 1971 narrated by French Journalist Léon Zitrone on ORTF. Watch Here >>>

Pictory: Iran without the Shah

A 30 minutes Canadian Report by CBC-TV's Newsmagazine on Iran's situation with the departure of the Shah and the establishment of Shapour Bakhtiar's government. Watch Here >>>

SOCIAL HISTORY: "Dokhtaraneh Shayesteh" Finalists (~1975-1976)

Finalists of the "Miss Iran" competition known as "Dkhtaraneh Shayesteh"  make coverage of ZAN ROOZ Magazine. (circa (~1975-1976) >>>

NO BARGAIN POSSIBLE: French Foreign Minister Kouchner On Clotilde Reisse (Interview)

Kouchner Refuses Exchanging Bakhtiar's Assassin for French Teacher Clotilde Reisse held in Iran on Trial for espionage. "No Exchange between an Assassin and an innocent woman is concievable" say's Bernard Kouchner.  >>>

MON CINEMA: Gainsbourg vie heroique (2010)

A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62. >>>

COMIC RELIEF: مراسم ختنه قاطبه

Ghaatebeh's "Khatneh sorun" aka the "Circumcision Party" of Ghatebeh (Nozar Azadi) preparing him for his wedding night. Enjoy ;0) >>>

JAVIDAN: Shah's Imperial Guard dies during an attack by Khomeini guerillas (1979)

An Iranian 'Immortal' from the Shah's Imperial Guard dies during an attack by Khomeini guerrillas on Tehran's broadcasting building. May 1979 issue of Geo magazine>>>

LESSONS IN DEMOCRACY: Shapour Bakhtiar Interview with LA TV (1987)

The Late Shapour Bakhtiar speaks about his faith in Democratic ideals and the need to rally around a minimum number of principles to achieve it. He also hits back at some Tehrangeles-LA TV's mediocrities. >>>

HAMRAZMANAM: Rahmanipour and Alizamani

In Tribute to Mohammad Reza Alizamani and Arash Rahmanipour who died in the name of a democratic Iran. May they rest in peace. >>>

CIVIL SERVANTS: Abdol Ali Ghaffari Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Hoveyda (1970's)

Abdol Ali Ghaffari (1921-2002) and Ms. Afsari at Salaam Ceremony at Golestan Palace. Ghaffari was the General Director of the Imperial Court up to February 1979. He was also Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Amir Abbas Hoveyda, >>>

BOOK: Princesses d'Egypte by Caroline Gaultier-Kurhan (2010)

A New French Book on the Queen's and Princess' of Egypt with Princess Fawzia ( Future Queen of Iran) on cover. Available on Amazon.fr. >>>