In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.
Released: Sep 06, 2022
Runtime: 54 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed, Andy Secombe, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, John Sackville
Crew: Ciéranne Kennedy Bell (Costume Designer), Fadhel Madan (Cinematography), Yousef Menen (Cinematography), Alessandro Pavone (Cinematography), Vladimir Trivić (Cinematography), Maria Caramelo (Unit Manager)