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

• Movies
• 2016-02-14
• EN
• Released
• 1h 15m
• GB
• Documentary

• 6.5
• 2

Production

Amber Entertainment

Tagline

In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed 'king of kings', celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history.

Storyline

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.