Born on 14 October 1938 in Tehran (Iran), Farah Pahlavi was the third and last wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, from 1959 to 1980. She officially became empress until 1979, when the monarchy was overthrown
Following the revolution, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI and Empress Farah went into exile in Egypt, Aswan, where President Anouar EL SADATE received them. Comment on factual images of the departure of the shah by helicopter from the imperial palace in Tehran, of their arrival at the airport of Aswan then of the president SADATE talking with the Shah in a lounge.
Farah PAHLAVI, alongside her husband the Shah of Iran, speaks about his new responsibilities as queen of Iran. She describes the many charitable visits she has made to meet the Iranian population.
Retransmission without comment of the parade or "historical procession" celebrating the 2500 years of the Persian Empire, at the foot of the archaeological site of Persepolis, Iran. The military are in costumes inspired by the different Persian empires. In the official stands, the Shah and his wife Farah are recognized, surrounded by many heads of states and monarchs.
Live broadcast of the 2500th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Persian kingdom of Persepolis, where the gold sheet camp was reconstituted. The rulers of Iran receive their guests, kings, queens and heads of state, from all over the world. Commentary by Léon Zitrone, who recalls that Farah has been the object of numerous slanders in the press.
Farah PAHLAVI, then in exile for more than a year, describes the misdeeds of the Islamic republic in power in Iran: "chaos, brutal executions, economic disaster, unemployment, violation of territorial integrity". She believes that this regime has caused Iranian women to lose their dignity. Her words are illustrated by images of women in full veil.
In the gardens of the Sa'dabad palace, the then 11-month-old imperial prince Reza takes his first steps alongside his parents, Empress Farah PAHLAVI and her husband the Shah of Iran. Commentary on images of the couple and their son.
Images without comment of the parade or "historical procession" celebrating the 2500 years of the Persian Empire, at the foot of the archaeological site of Persepolis, Iran. The military are in costumes inspired by the various Persian empires such as the Achaemenid empire. In the official stands, the Shah and his wife Farah, many heads of state and monarchs, as well as the 10-year-old son of the Shah, Reza, are recognized.
In the gardens of Sa'dabad Palace, near Tehran, Farah PAHLAVI, Empress of Iran, speaks alongside her husband, the Shah, about his role as queen, reminding her that he asks her first of all to help the most deprived. Her husband says he is impressed by the natural way in which his wife assumes this role.
Faced with Frédéric MITTERRAND, Farah PAHLAVI points out the shortcomings of the Islamic republic in place since 1979: summarily executed, mischief of the war against Iraq, increase of the unemployment rate and poverty, exiles, explosion of demographics, rise of terrorism. She deplores the obscurantism of this regime.
Faced with Frédéric MITTERRAND, Farah PAHALAVI explains that if the criticism was so harsh towards her husband the Shah of Iran, it was because he had made his country a powerful state. She confesses with great emotion that she has always loved him, especially because he allowed the independence of his country.
Empress Farah PAHLAVI explains that the strong spirituality present in Iran is one of the elements explaining the fascination of Westerners with this country. The development of the country must therefore not make this part of spirituality disappear. According to her, even the simplest Iranians carry the millennial history of this country.
Empress Farah PAHLAVI is questioned exclusively for the ORTF on the organization of the "Camp du drap d'or" camp of Persépolis" intended to welcome the great foreign dignitaries invited to the festivities celebrating the 2,500 years of the Persian Empire. Farah explains that there is some evidence that the kings were once received at the feet of Persepolis, but that no document really reveals the appearance of this camp. She recalls that after the festivities, these tents will be kept to accommodate tourists.
Farah PALAHVI describes his daily life in Cairo with his children. Recalling the difficulties it faces and listing its activities. His interview is illustrated by a sequence taken in the gardens of their Egyptian residence where the ex-Empress gets a moment of relaxation with her children.
In Whashington, Farah PAHLAVI finds his son Reza and his two little daughters. Reza says his daughters are just like him and that he raised them in hopes of one day returning to Iran.
Asked by Frédéric MITTERRAND, Farah PAHLAVI describes oil as a double-edged resource that allowed Iran to start its development race but, at the same time, attracted lusts.
Report on Iranian Empress Farah PAHLAVI visiting the Maeght Foundation of St Paul de Vence, who in an interview shares her admiration for this foundation.
Report on the engagement of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI with his third wife, Farah DIBA. In the grand lounge of the Imperial Palace of Tehran, the engaged men pose to the queen mother and Princess Shahnaz then Farah DIBA passes in front of a crowd of journalists.
Monsieur and Madame DE GAULLE, as well as the highest French personalities, welcomed to the Elysee, the Shah and the Empress of Iran. In honor of its guests, there was a great reception and a fashion presentation with creations from 22 French designers. The images are accompanied by a comment.