The Enigma of the Shah

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 last 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

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

Synopsis

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

Cast

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Main cast

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People around Pahlavi

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People around Vaziri

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Original soundtrack

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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

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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

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