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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorHassan Amini
WritersHassan Amini
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDecadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party
About Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party
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.
Directed by Hassan Amini, Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party leans on a strong ensemble — Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Arshin Abdi-Moghaddam, Ali Ansari — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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