freedom and living elsewhere

Sylvester 2022-03-22 09:01:55

La vie est ailleurs.


In 1978, Mazan, in the turbulent political atmosphere in Iran, would raise his fist and shout "Down with Shah" in a childish voice; he would never forget to say Hamel to his friends in an exaggerated tone The secret police father killed a million people, and then, in consternation, chased his fellow cyclist Hamel with nails to seek justice, only to be reprimanded by his mother; The uncle who sent her the swan was imprisoned and cried... The


war broke out, and a large number of revolutionaries within the country were executed. In just two years, a more brutal political establishment came into being: women lost their status and were forced to Wearing a headscarf to adhere to the terrible religious system; listening to any foreign pop music is also a sin; partying is sinful, drinking is sinful... In this life like a prisoner, the young Mazan is a rebellious, dressed in PUNK Clothes on the streets, secretly buying Iron Lady music albums, hoarse hoarse in a small room to the music... even though the church nuns who scrupulously abide by the purity will twist their snakes to warn everyone: these are all It is the embodiment of the degenerate culture of the West.


It is followed by mass conscription, and as a pawn under the hands of the politicians, every soldier is given a so-called key. The government uses a toy key to deceive the public: if they go to war and are fortunate to be If the country has died, they can use this key to open the door to heaven and enjoy endless glory and wealth, surrounded by countless beauties and beauties... The religion that people believe in all their lives - and the beauty of life Fantasy, at this moment, turned into bloody cruel facts.


This is Iran, from heaven to hell.


In pursuit of freedom, Mazan left his homeland and went to Austria alone. There, as a foreigner , Mazan witnessed the collision of the two cultures, and experienced the hardships of leaving home. She was kicked out of the apartment by the landlord, experienced several fruitless love, and finally returned to her homeland of Iran after wandering around, returning to a warm home.


After that, there are many stories, Mazan's depressed life, then another failed marriage, leaving Iran. They are too long, they are too sad. The true meaning of life is, leaving and entering, leaving and entering again and again... .

Wandering in the faith, phosphated on the way to freedom. Jasmine does not open in Europe, but only in the soil of the motherland. No matter where you are, your roots are in your own country - even if The war is raging there, even if the memories about it are pale and terrible. However, Mazan, a defender of freedom, is destined to leave here, take a train and plane, take root in Paris, France, and change another attitude for a life full of cold and sadness.

The French poet Rimbaud once said: La vie est ailleurs. (living elsewhere) ----- people should live poetically. And in a soft light, breathing the air of the Caspian Sea together - grandma to Ma Zan said: Freedom and life elsewhere.

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Extended Reading
  • Laurie 2022-03-25 09:01:09

    Marjane's grandma is undoubtedly the soul of the show, exuding the fragrance of jasmine in the carbon black war, dispelling confusion and ignorance.

  • Constance 2022-03-27 09:01:08

    Identity, home country nostalgia, and the pursuit of freedom are also straightforward. Only if the family has money can they go abroad to receive a good education and pursue freedom at any time. The poor can only be brainwashed and used as cannon fodder at home.

Persepolis quotes

  • Marjane as a teenager: You say that our scarfs and trousers are indecent and that we put on make up, etc. As an art student, I'm often in the studio. I need to move freely in order to draw. A longer scarf will hinder me. As for our trousers, you say they're too wide even though they hide our shape. Since these trousers are in fashion right now, I ask, is religion defending our physical integrity or is it simply opposed to fashion? You criticise us, yet our brothers all have different hair and clothes. Sometimes they wear clothing so tight, we can see their underwear. Why is it that me, as a woman, should their tight clothes have no effect on me, while they should be aroused by a shorter scarf?

  • Marjane's grandmother: So you're French, now?

    Marjane as a teenager: Nana, stop it.

    Marjane's grandmother: No no, I'm just asking, is all. I didn't know you were French.

    Marjane as a teenager: Do you think it's easy being Iranian here? The moment I say where I'm from, they look at me like I'm a savage. They think we're all bloodthirsty, violent, loud fanatics.

    Marjane's grandmother: Do you think that's any reason to deny your roots? Do you remember what I told you? Be true to yourself.