Featuring never-before-seen footage, Coup 53 (co-written and edited by Oscar-winner Walter Murch) chronicles the Anglo-American overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mossadegh, reinstalling the Shah in unprecedented detail.
United States | 2019 | Louie Schwartzberg
This new account of the largely forgotten 8/19/53 Anglo-American coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mossadegh and reinstalled the Shah is “as compelling as a John le Carré novel or a Costa-Gavras classic” (Screen Daily). Featuring never-before-seen 16mm footage and archival documents hidden for decades, Coup 53 (co-written and edited by Oscar-winner Walter Murch) chronicles this government overthrow in unprecedented ... view more »
United States | 2019 | Louie Schwartzberg
This new account of the largely forgotten 8/19/53 Anglo-American coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mossadegh and reinstalled the Shah is “as compelling as a John le Carré novel or a Costa-Gavras classic” (Screen Daily). Featuring never-before-seen 16mm footage and archival documents hidden for decades, Coup 53 (co-written and edited by Oscar-winner Walter Murch) chronicles this government overthrow in unprecedented detail, lifting the veil on some dark secrets buried for 67 years. The roots of Iran’s volatile relationship with Britain and America have never been exposed so forensically and dramatically. With Ralph Fiennes. “Passionate, fearless, and jaw-dropping.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 119 min.
Coup 53, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 8/19 thru 9/10 via the link below. (Doing so supports the Cinematheque.) Screening fee is $12, and after opening the film, you have 24 hours to watch it.
https://watch.eventive.org/coup53-us/play/5f345a62974177007efc81fe
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