About this movie
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.
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middle east
1970s
independence movement
oil industry
persian gulf
british colonialism
bahrain
1960s
united arab emirates
foreign diplomat
hidden history
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Questions about Secrets & Deals
How long is Secrets & Deals?
Secrets & Deals has a runtime of 54m ( and 54 minutes).
Who directed Secrets & Deals?
Secrets & Deals was directed by Paul Mitchell and released in 2022.
What genre is Secrets & Deals?
Secrets & Deals is a Documentary film (2022).
Who stars in Secrets & Deals?
The cast of Secrets & Deals includes Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed, Andy Secombe, Poppy Allen-Quarmby.
