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Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party

Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 14, 2016

Runtime

1h 15m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

65%

Original Title

Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party

Production Companies

Amber Entertainment

Director

Hassan Amini

Description

The story of a famously lavish five-day party held by the Shah of Iran in 1971 to celebrate 2,500 years of Persian monarchy. The event was held at a specially constructed oasis surrounded by a city of tents and attended by 60 world leaders, who enjoyed a five-course banquet and a pageant featuring thousands of soldiers dressed in historical costume. However, the decadence on display had far-reaching consequences, breeding resentment of the Shah's regime among the Iranian people.