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Coup 53

DocumentaryHistory

2019, Movie, 2h 1min

Tehran, Iran, August 19, 1953. A group of Iranian conspirators who, with the approval of the deposed tyrant Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, have conspired with agents of the British MI6 and the US CIA, manage to put an end to the democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh, a dramatic event that will begin the tragic era of coups d'état that, orchestrated by the CIA, will take place, over the following decades, in dozens of countries around the world.

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Reviews

Critic Ian Freer

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Part political drama, part history lesson, part gripping spy thriller, Coup 53 gives what has been relegated to a small footnote in Iran’s story the big, expansive, dramatic treatment it deserves.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...what a riveting story: a grim curtain-raiser to today’s tragedies.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Tim Robey

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Taghi Amirani’s documentary, years in the making, unearths an astonishing confession from a British intelligence officer.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic Marc Savlov

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A lively documentary that seeks to untangle a 70 year-long hornet's nest of lies, deceit, Cointelpro, and era-specific documentation surrounding the plotting of the 1953 Iranian coup d’etat.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Coup 53 is a gripping documentary that delves into the shadowy world of espionage and political intrigue, revealing the shocking true story behind the 1953 coup in Iran. With the approval of the deposed tyrant Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a group of Iranian conspirators joined forces with agents of the British MI6 and US CIA to bring down the democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh. This pivotal event marked the beginning of a tragic era of coups d'état orchestrated by the CIA, which would go on to shape the course of history in dozens of countries around the world. Through interviews with key figures and never-before-seen footage, Coup 53 offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the dark side of international politics.

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