Portrait of Iran / Persia Travelogue Film Persepolis Tehran Shiraz 19384 (1952)

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Encyclopedia Britannica films presents, Iran. In collaboration with Professor William Haas, produced by Kenneth Richter. This is a 1952, black and white film. The film is narrated. The purpose of the film is to explore the great history of Iran but appreciating its recent developments in technology and education. The people of Iran look to the mountains for water 1:18. A map of the Middle East is shown with countries surrounding Iran. To the west there is Turkey, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. To the east we have Pakistan and Afghanistan 1:30. The Soviet Union lies to the north 1:32. Persian ruins at Persepolis: the Hall of 100 Columns, the Harem and a sculptured stone stairway 1:56. Life-size carving of Darius the ruler 2:00. Etched imagery of worshipers bringing bounty to Darius 2:14. Vessels with exotic shapes are shown being offered to the ruler 2:33. Images of humpback cattle from what is today India 2:38. A chariot like those of the Egyptian pharaohs 2:50. A Bactrian camel from what is today Afghanistan 2:50. Golden tablet with Darius’s words 3:00. Bust of Xerxes who expanded Persian rule 3:18. The Persian armies met defeat at the hands of the Greeks at the battle of Marathon 3:28. Many mosques were built 3:58. Roads, irrigation systems palaces and theaters were built 4:25. Raza Shah rises to power, 4:39. The young ruler’s Palace has the architectural style of modern day Tehran 4:48. The mirror throne room 4:58. The Peacock throne, a golden seat of state 5:14. Nader Shah…

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14 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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