The Shah and the Ayatollah

The Shah and the Ayatollah

The Shah and the Ayatollah

A film by Holger Preusse, WDR/SWR/ARTE, 52 & 43 min.

Forty years ago, a revolution in Iran led by Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the ruler Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and with this a monarchy that had lasted over 2,500 years. The story of the Shah begins with bright ideas and strong ideals, and ends in bloody turmoil. From the beginning of his reign and in his aspirations to modernise Iran, the Shah depended on the support of the clergy and the mullahs. Finally, it is they who bring him down. The struggle between the Shah and Ayatollah Khomeini lasts many decades. In the end, Islamic fundamentalism triumphs, heralding a new challenge for global politics.

Commissioning editors:
Beate Schlanstein (WDR)
Ulrike Becker (SWR)
Peter Gottschalk (ARTE)

The Isles of the Queen II

The Isles of the Queen II

The Isles of the Queen II

various authors | arte 2018

This documentary series visits 5 new fascinating British Islands from a birds eye perspective and presents the landscapes from a new and unique vantage point. Visit on arte: Isle of Wight – Anglesey – Bermudas – Orkney – Isle of Skye

Vimeo

By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo's privacy policy.
Learn more

Load video

The Isles of the Queen

The Isles of the Queen

The Isles of the Queen

A film by Kristian Kähler | arte 2016

This 5 part documentary series visits the fascinating British Islands from a birds eye perspective and presents the landscapes from a new and unique vantage point. Visit on arte: The Shetland Islands – The Isle of Man – The outer Hebrides – The Isles of Scilly – Jersey

Coming soon: Isle of Wight – Anglesey – Bermudas – Orkney – Isle of Skye

Vimeo

By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo's privacy policy.
Learn more

Load video