Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party (2016)
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.
- Year: 2016
- Genres: Documentary
- Countries: United Kingdom
- Languages: English
- Runtime: 75 min