The doc began production in Washington, D.C., and continued through the end of 2024.

Work is set to resume this month.Emily Atef is set as the films director.

She never remarried or gave up her Iranian identity.

Juliette Towhidi

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The Empress life has been extraordinary.

She faced all of it, the highs and lows, with care and grace.

Her TV writing credits include the BBC three-part dramaDeath Comes to Pemberleystarring Matthew Rhys.

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Farah Pahlavi, Empress of IranCourtesy of Farah Pahlavi’s personal archive

Towhidis journey to becoming a Hollywood screenwriter began with a career in journalism working for Reuters.

Her work often explores themes of love, loss and resilience, focusing on female characters and their experiences.

She is repped by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates UK.