February 14: films about the protests in Iran

Tens of thousands of people defied a ban by the Islamic regime and protested on the streets of Iran on February 14 2011. The Iranian people are protesting in solidarity with the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt – now they want their own dictator and the whole regime to go. Some films we have been… Continue reading February 14: films about the protests in Iran

40th anniversary of the Siahkal uprising

The BBC Persian service has featured an hour long documentary about the Siakhal uprising instigated by Iran’s Fedayeen in 1971. Mohammd Reza Shalgouni defends the left wing of the Fedayeen, and Khaligh of the Fedayeen majority represents the right. The video is 52 minutes long and is in Farsi. http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/tv/2010/02/000000_ptv_pargar.shtml

Azadi Stadium erupts against the regime

Imagine going to a Celtic vs Rangers derby and seeing both sides fans chant the same slogans, march together afterwards and defend each other from the police. You would probably think you have entered an alternative universe. In Iran that is what happened on October 2 at Azadi stadium when Perspolis (باشگاه فوتبال پرسپولیس) and… Continue reading Azadi Stadium erupts against the regime