The Silent King

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The film The Silent King is an Iranian production released in 2003, directed by Homayoun Shahnavaz. It depicts the final years of the Qajar dynasty and the onset of World War I. The story follows Ahmad Shah Qajar’s attempt to make a decisive move to preserve Iran’s independence and resist foreign pressure, only to be ultimately forced to abandon his plan. The cast includes Ali Nasirian, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mahtab Keramati, and Mohammad Sadeghi.