1979: How The Iranian Monarchy Fell | Last Persian Shah

It's laughable that all these people interviewed were opposed to the shah's rule are now questioning how gullible they were to believe Khomeini had their best interests.

The Shah wanted beautiful things for Persia and they’d be a leading global nation today if he had been successful, this is a great historical lesson on the pitfalls of religious conservatism.

It would be great to have English subtitles for non-English interviews. Can someone translate please?

I live in Bangladesh. I try to study and research about Iran, because the history of Iran is very interesting to me. I want to know a lot about Iran. I want to visit Iran once in my life.

The reluctance of the Shah to kill Khomeini and other Islamic fanatics, was his downfall. In some circumstances, you cannot win by being just and kind.

It’s a pity the German and Farsi parts are not subtitled. My long ago two years of German studying are far from enough, and don’t know a single word of Farsi. This seems to be a very interesting documentary, but I only can enjoy some 60%. And I suppose many other people will think the same. Besides my mother tongue, Portuguese, I speak French, English, Spanish and understand quite a lot in Italian. I would assume I was skilled enough, but apparently not.

I had the Honour and great pleasure to have been in Iran during the Last SHAH Pahlavi as I work on the Dam Rasht Safeed Rood in 1959-1960 the reform were improving lives of the nicest people I met .Wish them success and happiness

This man had done everything came to his hands only to take his country out of poverty to be one of the most powerful countries all over the world he saw in Iranians what they actually didn't see in themselves or didn't want all the devastating consequences until now regard as a result of miscalculation of this situation 😢😢 this man didn't deserve what they had done to him. now evil rules iran

2500 years???? Oh my god,,big respect for the Persians and the culture,,not many countries has 2500 years kingdom history

The Iranian monarchy fell because the Shah was unwilling to kill easily. He could have assassinated Khomeini many times. But didnt. He’s similar to Louis XVI of france who could have had the 3rd estate representatives all hanged but hesitated to do so. If you will be an absolute monarch, never think twice about killing your opponents.

I myself am a Chaldean Assyrian from Iraq but what happened to Iran was sad

Iran could've been a 1st world country had the Shah was left to do what he envisioned for the country.

I worked in Iran from January 1998 til May 2003 - six years - and have 23 years dialogue with Iran all together on the highest level. You know, talking is easy, it doesn't cost anything. But to go there, to Iran and empathize with them - not criticize - is another matter. The film has excellent and rare pictures. Thank you from Oslo.

Iran was a monarchy😱😱 Such a beautiful and rich country.

This is so insane, watching a documentary about the 1979 revolution which avoids mentioning Mossadegh's name soo much, even though one can easily argue that 1953 coup was when seeds for 1979 were sawn. I would strongly recommend everyone interested in this beautiful country to read "All the Shah's Men", it is very insightful and interesting book that is not as biased as Real Royalty's so called documentary.

The worst revolution of the all time is for Iran 💔 rest in peace Shah 👑💔❤️😭 we all miss u so much

This is an interesting documentary. It’s a pity you didn’t bother to translate the other languages before posting.

So sad we Persians went from the greatest civilization to nothing I am sorry king Cyrus for everything

The 1979 revolution proved to be a regrettable decision, as it resulted in the loss of a thriving economy, social liberties, and progress towards a positive future. Instead of resorting to overthrowing the regime, dissatisfied individuals could have pursued avenues for change within the existing system. Under the leadership of Alahazrat Mohamad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Iran experienced significant development and prosperity, but unfortunately, his departure led to the downfall of our nation, the erosion of our freedoms, and numerous other setbacks.

Highly informative documentary - well made.