Shahbanoo (2016)

A distinctive documentary that takes a look at the life of Shahbanoo Farah Pahlavi from childhood to the present day. Produced using dozens of rare and lesser-seen films and photographs and narrated by the Empress herself—it not only introduces viewers to her personality, traits, and life memories, but also offers a view of the social, cultural, and political transformations of contemporary Iranian history over more than the past 70 years.

Cast (10)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Queen Farah Pahlavi Shahbanou Of Iran

Herself

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi

Himself

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

Himself

Shahdokht Leila Pahlavi

Herself

Prince Ali Reza Pahlavi

Himself

Shahdokht Shahnaz Pahlavi

Herself

Princess Yasmine Pahlavi

Herself

Shahdokht Iman Pahlavi

Herself

Shahdokht Farahnaz Pahlavi

Herself

Anwar Sadat

Himself

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