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Browse 14 movies from Manoto Originals
The Lie 12 is a story of love.
Apr 2019
The documentary "Reza Shah" begins with the rise of Reza Khan to power and looks at his reign from beginning to the end.
Jul 2013
A documentary about the latest days of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last king of Iran.
Jan 2011
In the documentary 37 Rooz, we have a look at the life of Shapur Bakhtiar, the last prime minister of the Shah of Iran.
Aug 2011
A distinctive documentary that takes a look at the life of Shahbanoo Farah Pahlavi from childhood to the present day. Produced using dozens of rare and lesser-seen films and photographs and narrated by the Empress herself—it not only introduces viewers to her personality, traits, and life memories, but also offers a view of the social, cultural, and political transformations of contemporary Iranian history over more than the past 70 years.
May 2016
Documentary about Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, Iranian economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Iran from 27 January 1965 to 7 August 1977.
Feb 2023
This is a documentary produced by Manoto TV Network, which uses rare images to tell the story of the character of Ayatollah Khomeini, the leader of the Revolution of 1979 in Iran.
Jun 2019
Oct 2020
The evolution of music from Shahrivar 1320 (August 1941) at the same time as the reign of MohammadReza Pahlavi until 22 Bahman 1357 (February 1978) and the banning of music by Ruhollah Khomeini.
Jan 2024
Second Episode: About the changes and developments in the music of this land from the end of the Safavid era to the end of the Second World War. From the courts of different kings to holding the first concerts in Iran, from the introduction of the sound recording phenomenon to Iran, to the influence of the western world on Iranian music and the establishment of a music conservatory. In this episode, we also see the role of music and its artists in the struggle for social change.
Mar 2023
Taking a view on the life of Iranian artist and political activist, Fereydoun Farrokhzad.
This documentary recounts the transfer of the body of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of modern Iran, from his place of exile to his return to the homeland.
Jan 2020
An adventure-filled journey through 60 centuries of history, to learn about the formation, changes and developments and progress of musical art in Iran.
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A man named Majid disappoints three people for four nights.
Sep 2016