CULTURAL
EDUCATIONAL
HISTORICAL

www.KOOCH79.org

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION​

فرهنگی
آموزشی
تاریخی

Kooch 79, curatted by Ali Limonadi, offers a captivating exploration of Iran's 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.

انقلاب ۱۹۷۹ بزرگترین مهاجرت ایرانیان را رقم زده است. کوچ ۷۹ 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 کوچ کنندگان در یک سفر شگفت انگیز، همانند یک تاریخ پژوه به بازرسی ریشه های فرهنگی و سیاسی این مهاجرت ناخواسته با راویان آن رابطه برقرار نمایید و در ژرفای قلب این مهاجرت یزرگ تاریخی به موشکافی بپردازید

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

SHAPOUR BAKHTIAR
PARIS-MONTPARNASSE
MOHAMMAD ALI JAMALZADEH
BOZORG ALAVI
CYRUS AMOUZEGAR
ARDESHIR ZAHEDI
PARVANEH BAHAR
ARDESHIR ZAHEDI
ABOLHASSAN BANISADR
DARIUSH ASHOORI
ALI SHAKERI ZAND
DARIUSH HOMAYOON
HASSAN SHARIATMADARI
DARIUSH MEHRJUI
AHMAD MADANI
MASHALLAH AJOUDANI
MEHRAN BARATI
ABDOL RAHMAN GHASEMLU
ALIASGHAR HAJ SEYED JAVADI
MOSTAFA MESBAHZADEH
MANOUCHEHR RAZMARA
SADIGH YAZDCHI
ESMAIL KHOI
FEREYDOUN HOVEYDA
FEREYDOUN JAM
IRTV FIRST ANNIVERSARY
HAMID MOSADEGH - NADER NADERPOUR
YADOLLAH ROYEE
IRTV NEWS ROOM
MEHDI ASLANI
KHANBABA TEHRANI
MIM SAHAR
MARZIEH
NADER NADERPOUR
SIMIN BEHBAHANI - NADER NADERPOUR
PARVIZ DASTMALCHI
PRINCE REZA PAHLAVI
ARDAVAN MOFID - RAFI KHACHATOURIAN
ESMAIL KHOI
ALI LIMONADI - 1966
ALI LIMONADI - ISFAHAN 1975
AMIR ASLAN AFSHAR
AMIR ASLAN AFSHAR
NILOOFAR BEYZAIE
MOHSEN SAZEGARA
MOHSEN PEZESHKPOUR
MOHAMMAD DERAKHSHESH
MEHDI FATAPOUR
MEHDI KHANBABA TEHRANI
KAZEM KARDAVANI
DJAMCHID ASSADI
JALAL IDJADI
IRAJ JAMSHIDI
HOOSHANG ASSADI
HOMAYOUN KATOUZIAN
FEREYDOUN FARROKHZAD
FARHANG HOLAKOUEE
HOSSEIN MOUSAVIAN
ASHKBOUS TALEBI
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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.