Documentary
United Kingdom,Iran,United States of America
Coup 53 is a feature-length documentary film that tells the true story of the 1953 coup in Iran, which was orchestrated by the CIA and MI6. The coup brought down the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and restored the rule of the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
The film is directed by Taghi Amirani and combines archival footage with dramatic reenactments to tell the story of the coup from the perspectives of those who were involved, including the agents who planned and executed the operation, Iranian officials who were targeted by the coup, and the British and American governments who orchestrated it.
The film features interviews with a range of experts and historians, including Stephen Kinzer, author of All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror, who provides insight into the strategic motives behind the coup and its lasting impact on Iran and the wider Middle East.
Coup 53 also uncovers new information about the coup, including the role of British intelligence in the operation and the extent to which the US government was involved in the planning and execution of the coup.
Overall, Coup 53 is a must-see documentary for anyone interested in the history of US-Iran relations and the impact of Western intervention in the Middle East.
