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Der Schah und der Ayatollah

201953mHolger Preuße
IMDb 6.0

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In 1979, under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, revolution broke out in Iran and overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This event marks the end of a two and a half thousand year old monarchy. This documentary retraces the lives of these two enemies who clashed for more than thirty years, from the Shah's rise to power in the 1940s until his fall.

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What is Der Schah und der Ayatollah (2019) about?

In 1979, under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, revolution broke out in Iran and overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. This event marks the end of a two and a half thousand year old monarchy. This documentary retraces the lives of these two enemies who clashed for more than thirty years, from the Shah's rise to power in the 1940s until his fall.

Who stars in Der Schah und der Ayatollah?

Der Schah und der Ayatollah stars Ruhollah Khomeini (Self (archive footage)), Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (Self (archive footage)), Bianca Devos (Self), Amir Taheri (Self), Abbas Milani (Self). The film was directed by Holger Preuße.

How long is Der Schah und der Ayatollah?

Der Schah und der Ayatollah has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 2019.

Is Der Schah und der Ayatollah worth watching?

Der Schah und der Ayatollah holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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