Ali Shariati defines freedom in ‘Enigma of the Shah’

Ali Shariati defines freedom in iFilm’s historical series ‘The Enigma of the Shah’.

Ali Shariati was an Iranian revolutionary and sociologist who focused on the sociology of religion. He is held as one of the most influential Iranian intellectuals of the 20th century.

“Freedom can only be achieved by being close to our one and only God,” he said.

Don't miss the seventy-second episode of the series on iFilm TV tonight at 22:00 GMT, or better yet, watch it now via the website of the channel.

Each episode of the 95-part historical series will be repeated the next day at 04:00, 10:00 and 16:00 (all GMT).

Directed by Mohammad-Reza Varzi, ‘The Enigma of the Shah’ recounts Iran’s contemporary history, beginning with the rule of Reza Shah Pahlavi and ending with the Islamic Revolution of Iran which brought down the Pahlavi Dynasty.

In 1979, the Iranian nation rose up to bring an end to the dictatorship of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

Led by a charismatic leader named Ayatollah Khomeini, Iranians finally succeeded in changing the country’s system to an Islamic Republic.

Some of the most notable on the prolific cast list are Jafar Dehqan, Hessam Navvab-Safavi, Ali Dehkordi, Rahim Norouzi, Arsalan Qasemi, Mehraveh Sharifinia, Hadis Fouladvand, Mohammad-Reza Sharifinia, Gohar Kheirandish, Siavash Tahmoures and Sorayya Qasemi.

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