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Hezar Dastan
Tv Show

Hezar Dastan (1988)

8.7

Hezar Dastan is a TV mini-series that takes place in 19th-century Iran. It explores the themes of radicalism, tradition-versus-modernity, and the consequences of the British occupation. The story follows a group of characters as they navigate the political landscape of Tehran, seeking revenge, encountering anachronisms, and dealing with assassination, murder, and the Shah's regime. The plot also touches on historical events such as the constitutional revolution and the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran during World War II.

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All Three of Us
Movie

All Three of Us(2015)

7.2
102Minutes

Set in Iran during the political turmoil of the 1970s and 1980s, 'All Three of Us' follows the journey of a man who is imprisoned for his political activism. He endures torture and solitary confinement, but never loses hope. After his release, he moves to France with his wife and starts a new life, facing challenges and adapting to a new culture. The film beautifully portrays the struggles and resilience of the protagonist, highlighting the power of love and determination.

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First Case, Second Case
Movie

First Case, Second Case(1979)

7.5
53Minutes

First Case, Second Case is a gripping documentary-drama that explores the political upheaval in Iran during the 1980s. The story follows a group of students who find themselves caught in the midst of the revolution, as they grapple with loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions. Through their experiences, the film delves into themes of power, politics, and the moral ambiguity of revolution.

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Caravans
Movie

Caravans(1978)

5.9
PG
127Minutes

In the aftermath of World War II, a young American diplomat travels to Afghanistan to investigate the disappearance of a woman in a remote desert village. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, forbidden love, and arms smuggling.

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Omar Khayyam
Movie

Omar Khayyam(1957)

5.9
NR
101Minutes

Omar Khayyam was one of the greatest Persian poets. He was also a brilliant mathematician. Though his quatrains were written in the 11th century, they are still popular the world over. The details of his life are unknown, so this movie invents a biography for him and includes in it his real achievements - the invention of a new calendar and the penning of those epigrammatic poems. This film has him romancing a sultan's bride and foiling the assassin sect's plot to kill the sultan's son.

Hajji Washington
Movie

Hajji Washington(1983)

7.1
100Minutes

In an alternate history where Iran is a superpower, a cowboy becomes president of the United States and must navigate international politics, betrayal, and corruption. When the Iranian shah visits Washington, D.C., chaos ensues, leading to decapitation and an unexpected turn of events.

Soraya
Movie

Soraya(2003)

6.3
200Minutes

Biopic of Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, the second wife of the last Shah of Iran, who was overthrown in the 1979's Islamic Revolution.

Bashi-Achuki
Movie

Bashi-Achuki(1956)

7.4
90Minutes

The 17th century rebellion in Kakheti masterminded by Bidzina Cholokashvili gets about the whole Georgia. An Imeretian youth nicknamed as Bashi-Achuk is a real exterminator of the Persians. He attacks the Persian escort and sets free the Georgian women who were supposed to be locked up in the Shah’s harem. Bashi-Achuk’s twin sisters are among the rescued captives. Abdushahil, a Persian warrior who was defeated by Bashi-Achuk in wrestling, falls in love with Mzisa, Bashi-achuk’s sister. Mzisa brings Abdushahil to the camp of the Georgian rebels. Abdushahil learns that he is a Georgian too. As a child he was kidnapped and brought up in Persia. Abdushahil’s army gives up and the Georgians win the battle.

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Breath
Movie

Breath(2016)

7.4
112Minutes

Breath is a surreal dark comedy set in Iran during the Iraq-Iran war. It explores the themes of poverty, fanaticism, and the effects of war on a child's perspective. The story revolves around a young boy's journey through the surreal and harsh realities of his war-torn country.

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White Knuckles
Movie

White Knuckles(2010)

6.4
NR
88Minutes

A sweet housewife has been married to the same crotchety man for 40 years and she just can't bear another day. She starts to poison his food just to see if he might change. When he falls ill, both are awakened to the raw reality of life and death.

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The Queen and I
Movie

The Queen and I(2008)

7.3
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90Minutes

The Queen and I is a documentary that follows the life of the exiled Queen of Iran, who was forced to flee her country after the Iranian Revolution. The film explores her struggles in adapting to a new life in the United States, her fight for democracy, and the challenges she faces as a widow. It also delves into her relationships with her children and the loneliness she experiences in exile. The documentary provides a poignant look at the life of a woman who was once a powerful monarch but is now living in a foreign land.

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George Saakadze
Movie

George Saakadze(1942)

7.3
184Minutes

The film tells about the struggle of the Georgian people under the leadership of the great commander George Saakadze for a centralized state.

Kamalolmolk
Movie

Kamalolmolk(1984)

7.5
122Minutes

Kamalolmolk tells the story of a renowned painter in 18th-century Iran, depicting his rise to fame and his tumultuous relationship with the ruling monarchy. As political turmoil and social revolt grip the nation, Kamalolmolk finds himself caught in the crossfire, with his art becoming a reflection of the changing times. The movie explores themes of power, religion, and artistic expression within the context of a changing society.

Sattar Khan
Movie

Sattar Khan(1973)

6.2
90Minutes

Based on the true story of the Azari war hero, Satar Khan, during the time of the Constitutional Revolution. The story follows Satar and Heidar as they join another hero Bagher Khan.

The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries
Movie

The Ghost Valley's Treasure Mysteries(1974)

6.8
137Minutes

A satirical comedy about a poor farmer who, while plowing his field, accidentally uncovers an ancient burial chamber loaded with gold artifacts. Realizing that the trove would somehow liberate him from his bumpkin existence, he brings pieces of it to a jeweler in the city.

Ey Iran
Movie

Ey Iran(1990)

6.6
110Minutes

Towards the end of the Shahanshah's reign, Sergeant Makvandi is assigned the commander of the gendarmerie station in a small town. A stern disciplinarian, Sergeant Makvandi tries to impose order at the station but, being as degenerate as his subordinates, he fails to re-store discipline. faced by rebellious crowds, he imposes martial law, but people outwit him by mailing to his address a forged letter which "promotes the sergeant and ends the curfew". Makvandi tries to intimidate a school teacher into writing a song which he wants the students to sing on the day his "promotion" comes into effect. But the teacher refuses to give in, for he and his students are preparing to sing a new song, the song of revolution.

Soltan-e Sahebgharan
Tv Show

Soltan-e Sahebgharan (1974)

7.8

Soltan-e Sahebgharan is an Iranian historical 1976 TV series directed by Ali Hatami. It stars Jamshid Mashayekhi, Naser Malek Motiee, Iren, Parviz Fanizadeh, Zari Khoshkam, Saeed Nikpour and Jahangir Forouhar. It deals with The Ghajar dynasty era and Nasereddin shah and Amir Kabir's relations and struggles and also assassination of the Shah by Mirza Reza Kermani.

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