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Before the Revolution

2013Dan Shadur
IMDb: 7.1/10
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"The untold story of the Israeli paradise in Iran."

A documentary thriller describing the last days of the Israeli community in Tehran, on the eve of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The director, whose family was in Tehran at the time, uses rare archive materials to illustrate how thousands of Israelis, who enjoyed unusual affinity with the Shah's regime, wake up one morning to find their paradise vanished.

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What is Before the Revolution (2013) about?

A documentary thriller describing the last days of the Israeli community in Tehran, on the eve of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The director, whose family was in Tehran at the time, uses rare archive materials to illustrate how thousands of Israelis, who enjoyed unusual affinity with the Shah's regime, wake up one morning to find their paradise vanished.

Who stars in Before the Revolution?

Before the Revolution stars Ervand Abrahamian (Self), Shaul Bakhash (Self), Zahra Eshraghi (Self), Ruhollah Khomeini (Self (archive footage)), Bruce Laingen (Self). The film was directed by Dan Shadur.

How long is Before the Revolution?

Before the Revolution has a runtime of 54 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated N/A.

Is Before the Revolution worth watching?

Before the Revolution holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Documentary, History, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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