SHAH OF IRAN VISIT TO CANADA

Year Published: 1965

Format: 16mm

Description: This beautiful film presented in Farsi shows the 1965 State visit of the Iranian Shaw Perisa Reza Pahlavi to Quebec, Canada. It includes footage of his wife, Empress Farah Pahlavi, Governor General George Vainer as well as prominent sites to around Ottawa. The Shah's passenger jet plane touches down (:17) delivered by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Shah and Farah Pahlavi exit the plane (:24), greet Canadian diplomats (:39) and witness a flag raising ceremony (1:05). Governor General George Vainer bellows a welcoming address (1:24). The Shah delivers a thank you in return (2:27). Canadian and Iranian flags flicker in the crowd (3:34). The pair visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa  (3:43). The Senate building follows (3:48). The camera view drives up to stunning Fairmont Chateau Laurier (3:55) for an evening party of Canadian diplomats (4:07). Long white gloves and trim suits bow and shake hands (4:35). Bronze statues cover the Canadian tomb of the Unknown Soldier (5:05). The National Guard stands for review (5:08). The Shah delivers a wreath for the tomb (5:36).  The Empress meets Canadian youth in the playground (7:16). The Shah makes another address at the Citadel (7:36) as well as a televised address (9:58). Couples click drinks in the garden (10:59); red tulips line the yard (11:13). Aerial shots of Ottawa follow (11:25). The Chateau falls under the evening sun (11:33). Canadian police escort the royal couple (11:39). The Chateau rises over the harbor a (11:46); tug boats buzz out. The Shah rides out on a small boat with Canadian diplomats (12:23). They tour the national museum of Quebec (13:05). Dark footage traces an address within the Canadian Parliament building (14:24). They visit a luxury restaurant (14:42) and raise the Iranian flag (14:51). They also visit shipping yards (16:07) for a look at Canadian industry. At the headquarters for the de Havilland aircraft of Canada (17:06), the Shah checks out the de Havilland DHC 6 (17:08) and witnesses maintenance of aircrafts (17:51). The de Havilland Canada DHC 2 takes to the sky for an air show (18:08). The Shah touches down after a test flight (18:24). The empress receives a bouquet of yellow flowers (18:36). The pair shake hands with elites at the close of the trip (19:14).

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