growing up in iran

Violette 2022-04-23 07:02:18

This film is a window through which we can more realistically understand the political and social changes in Iran in recent decades, including the overthrow of the king, the Islamic revolution, the war with Iraq and other national events. The protagonist is the king of the overthrown king. The granddaughter, because of such a fairly good background, the little heroine had a critical thinking and a sense of self-pursuit earlier. Due to the changing background of the times, she was sent to Vienna at first, but she was not happy, because she was betrayed by love and fell into self-struggle. Later, I returned to Iran, but I couldn't stand the domestic political environment and my husband, and I fell into self-struggle again. Finally, in France, she lived with the words her grandmother gave her, which is: always be true to yourself.

There are a few interesting little details:
1. The veil is a symbol of freedom, 2. There are women's committees on the streets, like the military police, who always monitor women's clothing, Nike sneakers are said to be punk and depraved 3. The government or the army, using a key to pull a strong man, saying that this key is for heaven, where there is food and women

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Extended Reading
  • Garret 2022-03-24 09:01:59

    Caricature illustration of Iran of the past 30 years. Explains why 2/3 of Iran's population of 70 million are under the age of 25 as of 2009

  • Arielle 2021-12-15 08:01:06

    The suffering of the children in the Iranian courtyard

Persepolis quotes

  • Paris Taxi Driver: Where are you from?

    Marjane (voice over): Iran.

  • Policeman: Why are you running?

    Marjane as a teenager: I'm late for my class!

    Policeman: Maybe, but you mustn't run. When you run, your behind moves around in an obscene way.

    Marjane as a teenager: [angry] Then stop staring at my ass!