Persian Realm

Before endorsing the Islamic Republic’s Constitution as legitimate, the Islamic Revolution as Irreversible (despite his vocal acknowledgement of Shapour Bakhtiar’s genuine efforts of democratization, notably the medias) and selling the IRI at every opportunity on major Diaspora Media Networks (ranging from VOA to BBC Persian) as still reformable into an “Islamic Democracy”, veteran Journalist Massoud Behnoud was and still remains a sensitive and talented documentary maker. (NOTE: See Thread with My Critics Regarding his views on VOA’s Parazit)

Well I guess we all have our contradictions …

But then One Wonders if One however talented is AnyMore Wiser When Older ? ...

Ebrahim Golestan interview with Massoud Behnoud : "The Shah's Coronation Made Me Wanna Vomit" (BBC)

Best,

Darius KADIVAR

Freelance Journalist, Blogger, and Media Consultant

July 4th, 2011

Paris, FRANCE

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THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

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Massoud Behnoud’s Milestone Documentary on Iran’s Classic Music Maestros:

Massoud Behnoud acted in Alireza Davoudnejad‘s ” The house of spider ” (1983) :

About Massoud Behnoud:

Massoud Behnoud, is a prominent Iranian journalist, historian andwriter, was born on July 27, 1947 in Tehran. He started hiswork as a journalist in 1964. During his long career he worked as an investigating journalist for different newspapers. He founded more than 20 newspapers and magazines, none of them are currently in publication.

Masoud Behnoud lives in the United Kingdom working as a journalist for a number of media organisations, mainly BBC Persian Service, for which he has worked for the past fourteen years. His debut in the west was the launch of ‘Khanoum’, by Pegasus Elliott McKenzie in November 2008. More About Him Here

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Masoud Behnoud and the Art of Confusion

And Self Contradiction

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Massoud Behnoud and other Diaspora Iranians Participate in Presidential Elections amidst anti IRI Protests in London :

Masih Alinejad reports from the front of the Iranian Consulate in London about how people feel about the election. She talks to many and also shows dramatic footage of protesters being dragged away by the police for throwing paint at the Consulate.

Shadi Sadre’s Rebuttal of Massoud Behnoud’s Endorsement of the Legitimacy of the IRI Constitution :

Iranian lawyer, journalist, and a notable Iranian woman's rights activist Shadi Sadre Contradicts Masoud Behnoud’s explanation on the Reformability of the Islamic Republic’s constitution :

Massoud Behnoud on VOA’s Parazit (Notice that he encourages Googoosh and other Diaspora Artists to Vote in future IRI elections) :

(NOTE: See Thread with My Critics Regarding his views on VOA’s Parazit)

Also Recommended Watching:

Masoud Behnoud Challenges what he deems Anti Iran Propaganda on VOA ( Watch Hour Length Interview with Here)

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“CHARAND VA PARAND” – A SATIRICAL OUTLOOK

MASSOUD BEHNOUD WOULD BE WELL ADVISED TO LISTEN

TO POETESS MASHID AMIRSHAHI’s METAPHOR

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Mahshid Amirshahi at SOAS (03-08-06) "charandva parand":

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CONSTITUTIONALISM VS JOMHURYKAHY: AN ENDURING

DEBATE OVER THE HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL LEGITIMACY

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pictory: Bakhtiar Denounces Bazargan's Provisionary Government in exile (1979)

Mehdi Bazargan and the controversial legacy of Iran's Islamic intellectual movement

RESTORATION:Shapour Bakhtiar advocates Restoring the Monarchy (Newsweek Interview July 30th,1984)

Shapour Bakhtiar the New Appointed Prime Minister of Imperial Iran Denounces Mehdi Bazargan and Khomeiny’s Government inExile :

This is part of a French documentary from 2001 on the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Pro Bakhtiar demonstrations in Support of the 1906 Constitution held inTehran (1979):

Shapour Bakhtiar’s Last Interview as Prime Minister of Imperial Iran:

Shohreh Aghdashloo on JAM E JAM Introduces Prime Minister Dr. Bakhtiar’s Speach in 1984 Los Angeles, CA:

Shapour Bakhtiar On REGIME CHANGE and RESTORATION of 1906 Constitution:

Shapour Bakhtiar’s last Public Appearance before his assassination in Hamburg Germany where he reiterates his support for REGIME CHANGE based on the RESTORATION of the 1906 Constitution

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