Der Schah und der Ayatollah
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Holger Preuße
- Original Score
- Rolf Seidelmann
- Original Title
- Der Schah und der Ayatollah
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Persian
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- neue artfilm, WDR, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Holger Preuße
Rolf Seidelmann
Sebastian Hattop
Ralf Streese
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Hattop
Director of Photography
Holger Preuße
Director
Ralf Streese
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What is Der Schah und der Ayatollah 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 directed Der Schah und der Ayatollah?
Der Schah und der Ayatollah was directed by Holger Preuße.
Who stars in Der Schah und der Ayatollah?
The principal cast of Der Schah und der Ayatollah includes Ruhollah Khomeini, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Bianca Devos, Amir Taheri, Abbas Milani.
When was Der Schah und der Ayatollah released and how long is it?
Der Schah und der Ayatollah was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Schah und der Ayatollah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Schah und der Ayatollah was composed by Rolf Seidelmann.