Iran, Between Two Worlds

A study of present day Iran (1953) contrasts the remnants of the Persian Empire with the growing influence of western thought and technical development. Stresses the strategic importance of Iran, and its geography. Shows scenes of the major cities and the art and industry of the country against a background of village life which has remained unchanged for twenty-five centuries.

mountains
middle-east map
ancient columns, ruins
stills of ancient drawings/carvings
mosques
stills of paintings - shah
palace, statue
1925 leader
palace of former rulers - peacock thrones... exquisitely detailed jewels/furniture
religions college
young men in turbans
modern apartments
Tehran
map of Iran
men making platters, silver
shop windows with mini-paintings
rug looming - women and children
textile mill
map - Suire
palace
med school students - women included
village
water well
goats & sheep
girls carrying water through village
women cooking
inside huts - bedding & belongings
bread-baking over fire
oil refineries, workers