The 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution led to the Shah's exile to a Mexican mansion, where he witnessed the collapse of his empire on TV. The film examines the psychological impact of dictatorship on the man and its significance in Middle-East history, tracing the origins of modern Iran.
Liberation
The former Shah of Iran, forced into exile in 1979, spent his days isolated in a luxurious Mexican estate, helplessly witnessing the downfall of his once-mighty empire unfold on television screens.
