The power of animation

Laila 2022-04-20 09:01:44

Black and white animations represent revolutions, wars, bloody repression, etc., which is a kind of historical heaviness. Like most passers-by and crowds are depicted as solid human figures, even without mouth and eyes, a metaphor for the lack of self-identity of people in the war-torn era.

The period of Maggie's love abroad is full of fairy tale color and romantic atmosphere. Although the picture is still black and white, the style and pattern of the painting show her joyful state of mind. The arrangement of grandma putting sweet-scented osmanthus in the bra is really sweet. Grandma is not only open-minded and open-minded, but also pays attention to maintaining her breasts and strengthens the reform force in a quiet way.

In general, although the film focuses on the reform and war in Iran, and tells Maggie's personal growth and family stories in this context, it does not use a dull and serious tone to expound a certain position, but through jokes. attitude to present it all. Maggie believes in God, and in the last dialogue with God in the film, Marx also stepped in to cheer for Maggie, which is interesting. Maggie was running on the street because she was going to be late for class. The police stopped Maggie from running because her butt would shake when she ran, which was very obscene. Maggie yelled: "Then don't stare at my ass!" Haha, extremely humorous and ironic.

The soundtrack is also a highlight, managed by Olivier Bernet, and the rich and nostalgic string arrangement provides a gripping music. Plus, French is really charming.

My limited viewing experience has taught me that political films are difficult to grasp. We must first attract the audience and let the audience understand that the basis of the ideas conveyed by the film is that the audience can watch the film and have the patience to finish the film. Limited to political fanatics, the general audience should also understand history and politics, so the film's new way of performance and expression is very successful. The repetition of history reincarnates in each country, each with its own differences and similarities. History is not nihilistic, and everyone's sacrifice has its meaning. "All people have the right to choose." "Be honest and honest" Growing up in such a family full of wisdom and courage, Maggie will definitely grow into an independent new woman after going through ups and downs. If everyone from the old to the young is so wise and full of righteousness, there must be hope for the country.

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Extended Reading
  • Jaime 2022-03-28 09:01:03

    The animation is good, but the story, narrative, characters, and value proposition are a bit overwhelming. . As a viewer, I actually want to see more about the current situation in Iran, but the author obviously wants to write an autobiography, so the focus is different. Moreover, the author's narrative logic and political orientation are very American, which leads to an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and I don't expect this kind of familiarity. It may also be a necessary compromise to enter the mainstream view.

  • Claud 2022-03-24 09:01:59

    "Where there is freedom, there is my motherland", this simple sentence is expensive, because the choice of voting with your feet requires expensive travel expenses. Fortunately, the hostess has a wealthy family and can travel freely between Iran and Europe. When I saw a barrage saying "You can actually come to China", I sincerely wish him to live here in the next life. A book I was reading said that the emperors of Europe could not just tear down the mills of the common people because of the practice palace. Because of their natural human rights, no one can insult and crush another person at will. If it is for freedom, everything can be thrown away. These words jumped out of the textbook, and now that I understand it a little bit, the words are as heavy as gold, like boulders.

Persepolis quotes

  • Marjane as a teenager: Fuck you!

  • Marjane's grandmother: It was my old grocer! That man put on a suit and grew a beard, and now he's working for the Government!