Docuseries on Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi, Granddaughter of the Last Shah of Persia, Shooting in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
A new docuseries about Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi, granddaughter of the last Shah of Persia, is currently being filmed in Cannes. Directed by Michela Scolari, the series will explore Yassmin's family history and her quest for identity. The project is based on Yassmin's book and aims to uncover secrets tied to the Pahlavi dynasty.
- ▪Michela Scolari has acquired global rights to Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi's story for a documentary series.
- ▪The docuseries is based on Yassmin's book titled 'Non Chiamatemi Principessa' which details her family's history.
- ▪The project aims to expand into multiple formats, including a scripted show and a fiction book inspired by Yassmin's life.
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Home Film Global May 16, 2026 10:27pm PT Docuseries on Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi, Granddaughter of the Last Shah of Persia, Shooting in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) Italian director and producer Michela Scolari has acquired global rights to the story of the granddaughter of the last Shah of Persia By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’ Wins Best Film at Critics Awards for Arab Films Announced in Cannes 15 hours ago Russell Crowe Set to Attend Italy’s Taormina Film Festival to Launch His Latest Film ‘Bear Country’ 17 hours ago Saudi Arabia Raises Film and TV Production Rebate to a Whopping 60% and Streamlines Red Tape 2 days ago See All Giovanni Canitano/Courtesy Jane Owen Italian director and producer Michela Scolari has…
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