Rage Against the Regime: Iran

Synopsis

Eyewitnesses and survivors reveal the truth about the mass anti-government protests in Iran, from the contested election of 2009 to Bloody November.

First Air Date: 2024-11-27

Last Air Date: 2024-12-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Created By: James Newton

Networks: BBC Two, ARTE

Extraordinary stories from eyewitnesses and survivors of the mass protests in Iran.

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2024-11-27)

Iranians protest against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s 2009 election victory - with deadly consequences. 10 years later, they take to the streets again after a hike in fuel prices. The regime’s response is known as Bloody November.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2024-12-04)

This final episode focuses on the stories of the women who took on the Iranian regime, with the protest spreading across the country until the resulting crackdown led to arrests, injuries and deaths.