Iran, the New Persia (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Iran, the New Persia is a documentary film directed by Ingolf Boisen, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary film about the final construction and inauguration of the Trans-Iranian Railway Company by the Battle of Saxony - a 1400 km stretch between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The stretch through rugged and difficult-to-access terrain involved the construction of 250 bridges and 250 tunnels. Work began in 1933 and was completed 6 years later. This movie takes a view at the Iran in the path of modernization and focuses at the Railway construction project as part of the path and tells the story of how it had been done.
Who’s in it. Iran, the New Persia stars Ebbe Neergaard as Narrator, Karl Roos as Narrator, Johannes G. Sørensen as Narrator and Reza Shah Pahlavi as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Iran, the New Persia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iran, the New Persia page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iran, the New Persia (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iran, the New Persia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iran, the New Persia worth watching?
- Iran, the New Persia holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Iran, the New Persia?
- Iran, the New Persia stars Ebbe Neergaard, Karl Roos, Johannes G. Sørensen and Reza Shah Pahlavi.
- When was Iran, the New Persia released?
- Iran, the New Persia was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.