www.KOOCH79.org

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION​

CULTURAL

EDUCATIONAL

HISTORICAL

POLITICAL

Kooch 79, curated by Ali Limonadi, offers a captivating exploration of Iran’s rich history, focusing on key aspects such as Iranians’ migration and the Iranian Revolution. This unique collection of untold stories and rare footage provides a profound opportunity to delve into the heart of these historical events and connect with the past in a way that goes beyond traditional narrative.

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انقلاب 1979 بزرگترین مهاجرت ایرانیان را رقم زده است، کوچ 79 ساخته علی لیمونادی، مجموعه ای بی همتا از داستان های ناگفته و فیلم های کمیابی است که به شما فرصت میدهد، تا همراه با این کوچندگان در یک سفر شگفت‌انگیز، همانند یک تاریخ پژوه به بازشناسی ریشه های فرهنگی و سیاسی این مهاجرت ناخواسته با راویان آن رابطه برقرار نمایید و در ژرفای قلب این مهاجرت بزرگ تاریخی به موشکافی پبردازید.

OUR MISSION:

IS TO SHED LIGHT ON AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FUELING THE REMARKABLE IRANIAN MIGRATION PHENOMENON.

ISFAHAN 1975
DR SHAPOUR BAKHTIAR
PARIS - MONTPARNASSE
ALI LIMONADI 1979
ALI KESHTGAR
Ali Limonadi - University of Art, Berlin 1964
ALI SHAKERI
DR. AMIR ASLAN AFSHAR
DR. AMIR ASLAN AFSHAR
CYRUS AMOUZGAR
ARDESHIR ZAHEDI - SWITZERLAND
ARDESHIR ZAHEDI - SWITZERLAND
ABOLHASSAN BANISADR - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
BOZORG ALAVI - BERLIN
DARIOUSH ASHOORI
DARIUSH HOMAYOON
DARIUSH MEHRJUI
DR. AHMAD MADANI
DR. MASHALLAH AJOUDANI
DR. MEHRAN BARATI
DR. ABDOLRAHMAN GHASEMLOO
DR. HAJ SEYED JAVADI
DR. MESBAHZADEH
DR. MANOUCHEHR RAZMARA
DR. SADIGH YAZDCHI - PARIS
DR SHAPOUR BAKHTIAR
DR. ALI TAHMASEBI
DR. ESMAIL KHOI
DR. FEREYDOUN HOVEYDA
TIMSAR FEREYDOUN DJAM
IRTV ANNIVERSARY 1981
NADER NADERPOUR - HAMID MOSADEGH
YADOLLAH ROYAEE
IRTV NEWS TEAM - 1985
MEHDI ASLANI - FRANKFURT
MEHDI KHANBABA TEHRANI
MOHAMMAD ALI JAMALZADEH - SWITZERLAND
MOHAMMAD DJALILI
MARZIEH - PARIS 2010
NADER NADERPOUR
SIMIN BEHBAHANI - NADER NADERPOUR
PARVIZ DASTMALCHI - BERLIN
PRINCE REZA PAHLAVI - WASHINGTON DC 1985
PRINCE REZA PAHLAVI - WASHINGTON DC 1985
RAFI KHACHATOURIN & ARDAVAN MOFID
PARIS - MONTPARNASSE
DR. ESMAIL KHOI
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1979

OCT. 22

The Carter administration allowed the former shah into the United States for medical treatment. Iran demanded the shah’s return. On November 4, students seized the U.S. Embassy and 52 diplomats in Tehran. The hostage crisis dragged on for 444 days. On November 5, interim Prime Minister Bazargan resigned, along with his cabinet, to protest the embassy seizure. On November 12, Washington cut off oil imports from Iran. On November 14, President Carter issued Executive Order 12170 freezing an estimated $6 billion of Iranian assets and official bank deposits in the United States.

Director and Producer: Ali Limonadi

kooch 79 is dedicated to Iranian study and archive, which contains a valuable collection of never-before-seen videos from the past 44 years. This site aims to educate the next generation on how the Islamic revolution of Iran impacted Iranian immigrants all around the world.

The archive on this site is a treasure trove of historical footage that provides a glimpse into the social, cultural, and political climate of Iran during and after the revolution. From protests to celebrations, speeches to everyday life, these videos offer a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Iran’s history.

But the site’s mission goes beyond simply preserving historical footage. By making these videos accessible to a wider audience, the creators hope to spark conversations and promote understanding of the experiences of Iranian immigrants and their families.

Whether you’re a student of Iranian history or simply curious about the impact of the Islamic revolution, this site offers a fascinating glimpse into a complex and often misunderstood period. Through its archive and educational resources, it aims to bridge the gap between generations and promote a deeper appreciation of Iran’s rich cultural heritage.

1979 JAN. 16
1979 FEB. 1
1979 FEB. 14
1979 MARCH 30-31
1979 OCT. 22
1980 JAN. 25

1979 JAN. 16

The shah and his family flew into exile.

1979 FEB. 1

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to Iran after 14 years in exile in France and Iraq. On February 11, Khomeini appointed Mehdi Bazargan to be interim prime minister of a new revolutionary government.

1979 FEB. 14

After a brief firefight, the U.S. Embassy was seized by leftist students and one Marine guard was taken hostage. Foreign Minister Ebrahim Yazdi intervened and the embassy was returned to Ambassador William Sullivan in a few hours. The Marine was held for six days by his captors. On August 10, Iran canceled a $9 billion arms deal with the United States made during the shah’s reign.

1979 MARCH 30-31

In a referendum, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of an Islamic Republic. Khomeini declared April 1 the first day of “the government of God.” On May 5, the Revolutionary Guards were established by a Khomeini decree. On June 14, the Bazargan government published a first draft of a new constitution. It did not include the position of velayat-e faqih (guardianship of the jurist or supreme leader). On October 24, a new constitution with a velayat-e faqih as the ultimate power was approved in a public referendum following months of debate over the role of Islam in the state. The new constitution went into effect in early December, and Khomeini officially became supreme leader.

1979 OCT. 22

The Carter administration allowed the former shah into the United States for medical treatment. Iran demanded the shah’s return. On November 4, students seized the U.S. Embassy and 52 diplomats in Tehran. The hostage crisis dragged on for 444 days. On November 5, interim Prime Minister Bazargan resigned, along with his cabinet, to protest the embassy seizure. On November 12, Washington cut off oil imports from Iran. On November 14, President Carter issued Executive Order 12170 freezing an estimated $6 billion of Iranian assets and official bank deposits in the United States.

1980 JAN. 25

Abolhassan Bani-Sadr was elected Iran’s first president. On February 19, Khomeini appointed Bani-Sadr commander-in-chief of the military too. Between March and May, Iran elected its first revolutionary parliament. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a cleric and former political prisoner under the shah, was elected speaker.