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Liberation

200921mMichael Younesi
IMDb 8.2

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"Fear nothing."

In 1979, the Shah of Iran was overthrown by the country's Islamic Revolution. Forced into exile, he settled in an isolated mansion in Cuernevaca, Mexico and watched as his empire collapsed on television. A powerful examination of dictatorship and its psychological effects on a man, LIBERATION explores a key turning point in Middle-East History and the origins of the Iran we know today.

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What is Liberation (2009) about?

In 1979, the Shah of Iran was overthrown by the country's Islamic Revolution. Forced into exile, he settled in an isolated mansion in Cuernevaca, Mexico and watched as his empire collapsed on television. A powerful examination of dictatorship and its psychological effects on a man, LIBERATION explores a key turning point in Middle-East History and the origins of the Iran we know today.

Who stars in Liberation?

Liberation stars Steven T. Bartlett (BBC Cameraman), Aladine Naamou (Imperial Guard), Navid Negahban (Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi), Shila Ommi (Farah Diba Pahlavi), Christian Reeve (Imperial bodyguard 2). The film was directed by Michael Younesi.

How long is Liberation?

Liberation has a runtime of 21 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Liberation worth watching?

Liberation holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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