The Olivier Rebbot Award 2009 (Two Winners.)
When the Islamic Revolution broke out in Iran in 1978, David Burnett was one of the few Western photographers to stay behind and document the breathtakingly rapid fall of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Award Date:
2009
Award Name:
The Olivier Rebbot Award
Award Recipient:
David Burnett
Award Recipient Affiliation:
National Geographic Books / Focal Point in cooperation with Contact Press Images
Award Honored Work:
"44 Days: Iran and the Remaking of the World" Due to the high quality of the entries, the judges chose two Rebbot winners. David Burnett is honored for the historically significant and unforgettable images from the Iranian Revolution in his book “44 Days: Iran and the Remaking of the World.” The 1978/79 photographs documenting the fall of the Shah and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini have taken on new relevance in light of the current political situation in Iran. Burnett's imagery brings back to life the drama of the revolution and the complexities of this important story.
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