The Enigma of the Shah

Summary

The Enigma of the Shah (Persian: معمای شاه, romanizedMo'ammāye Shāh) is an Iranian historical drama television series, directed by Mohammad Reza Varzi. The story focuses on Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the final Shah of Iran, and the events leading up to the Iranian Revolution which led to the abolition of the monarchy.[1][2][3]

The Enigma of the Shah
معمای شاه
GenreDrama
History
Action
Mystery
Written byMohammad Reza Varzi
Directed byMohammad Reza Varzi
Starring
Ending theme"Silk and Iron" by Salar Aghili
Country of originIran
Original languagePersian
No. of episodes95
Production
ProducerAli Ladoni
Running time50 Minutes cost =15milion $
Original release
NetworkIRIB TV1
IRIB Tamasha
ReleaseOctober 15, 2016 (2016-10-15) –
2017 (2017)

It aired on cable network IRIB TV1 from 12 January 2014 until October 2016, with over 41 episodes.

Cinematographers edit

Cinematography was conducted by Mansour Zohuri, Seyed Meysam Hosseini, Mehdi Rasouli, and Mehdi Shirdel.

Synopsis edit

When Reza Shah abdicates, who will become the next Shah? Who has the power to maintain Iran's sovereignty and independence?

Cast edit

Main cast edit

People around Pahlavi edit

People around Vaziri edit

Original soundtrack edit

No.TitleArtistsLength
1."My life is for Iran"Salar Aghili4:27
2."Silk and Iron"Salar Aghili4:45
3."Blood Lyrics"Salar Aghili4:12
4."Freezing date"Bahram Paeez4:00
Total length:17:24

Recognition edit

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2016 16th Hafez Awards Best OST Song Salar Aghili Won
2017 17th Hafez Awards Best OST Song Salar Aghili Won

References edit

  1. ^ هزینه ساخت «معمای شاه» چند میلیارد است؟ mashregh news
  2. ^ تحریف جدید در سریال معمای شاه ISNA
  3. ^ نقد جدید به «معمای شاه» و توضیح سریال ISNA

Sources edit

  • Main Page moamaeshah.ir - 8 November 2015

External links edit

  • The Enigma of the Shah at IMDb