What was your favorite part of the movie? Why? (funniest, most poignant, most educational, etc.) What is one thing you learned about life in Iran that you did not know before?
There were mostly some very emotional or comical parts to the movie. I dont have just 1 favorite part, I like the episode based in childhoold, I found it funny but I think the most endearing facet was the innocence of it all. Up untill the death of the uncle it was like a small fairytale but you can feel the emotional impact a d the shattering of naivette and innocence when mari threw god out, thats what ,made the movie far more hard and realistic for me.The part with all the boyfriends are also quite a favorite of mine, they were funny, I liked the second boyfriend, the one who cheated in her, I like the tunnel vision she used to express him and thatshe dosent reveal that she was blind untill you see the true drawing of his face.
I enjoyed quite a bit of the film. It sent me on an emotional roller coaster; the use of comedy to express the critical moments in her life kind of hit me. It made it even more clear that she was truly unhappy. Anyway, the parts that stuck with me the most were when she finally stood up to that hipster-against-the-world group of friends who she followed around to fit in,despite disagreeing with nothing they had to say. As well as, when she stood up to the elderly woman who accused her of stealing and being a prostitute. For me, these moments solidified her transition into adulthood. Prior to the film I did not know that strangers in the community were active in telling women to stay in proper dress. I assumed that that was left up to the family.
I think my favorite part of the film was watching her time in Vienna, and the sort of disillusionment she faced. I think often in the media and in pop culture, city life and one's early 20's are always portrayed as ideal, and perfect. But realistically, the time is full of growth, and meaningful let-downs. So, I think this real portrayal was refreshing. I learned that Iran was actually a pretty liberated country until the new regime came, and tried to suppress women into conservatism. I also didn't know about the conscientious nature of the Iranians.
My favorite part of Persepolis was when Marjane asserted her Iranian pride to the European girls in the diner; it gave the audience a perspective of what it felt like to be judged by the rest of the world. From this scene and the rest of the movie, I learned about the mixed feelings that many Iranians had and still have about their homeland- they love it for tradition, but don't always agree with the governing power. These contrasting feelings made many scenes very emotional as Marjane's parents coped with a drastically different country than the one they grew up in.
I really enjoyed the humor (sometimes crude but nevertheless hilarious) of the film; the coping mechanisms she used after she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her, the censorship of classic art, her grandmother's tip for a healthy bodily structure, and how she tried to avoid getting in trouble because of her "western" style. I also found it interesting how it was hard for her to say that she was Iranian because she was a little embarrassed. One thing I learned about Iran was the changing governments they had and how "the enemies of yesterday became the heroes of today."
My favorite part of the movie was when Marjane's grandmother followed behind, in spirit, Marjane reminding her that she warned her to never forget where she came from, and to be proud of her origins. I enjoyed this part because I know can relate. Even though I am going off to college in a few months I know I will always here my mother's voice in the nack of my mind reminding me of who I am and where I come from. At least, I hope I will hear her voice so I will not become lost like Marjane in a city full of strangers. This movie taught me the basic history of the Iranian Revolution. Before the movie, the Reolution was just another date I memorized for tests, not I have an understanding of what transpired.
My favorite part of the movie was when Marjane was listening to American music and involving herself with American culture and the religious women tried to punish her. It was probably the funniest scene in the movie as she would dance to hard rock. I learned that Iranian subculture was vibrant and even though there were restrictions on access to American music and culture, individuals found ways to access American culture through illegal means. Furthermore, the movie reaffirmed my view that Iranian citizens had a bilateral view of the government- those who believed in Iranian authoritarianism and those who zealously disagreed with it.
I especially loved the parts where Marjane learns a lesson and changes her actions because of it. One of the first examples I recall is when she and her friends chased the boy whose father killed communists. After she learns that it wasn't the boy's fault, she confronts him and repeats what she learned. Another example was when a spirit of her grandmother berates her for rejecting her Iranian heritage during her stay in Europe. Shortly after, she decides to be very proud of it. It goes to show her respect for her parents and her grandmother, especially. I also like how the movie was animated. The different tones of black and white, with the occasional splash of color, reflected the mood of the scene well, in my opinion.
Like Brandon, I enjoyed the scenes of American culture in the film. How some people would agree with the government, while others were very opposed to it helped to show a different view of the nation, one where there are the extremist who enjoy the new structure of the government and others who disagree and will do anything to oppose it. I also liked the part where the family gets rid of all their alcohol in fear of getting caught, as that also showed how people would try to violate the new laws of the land.
My favorite part of the movie was when Marjane moves to France and tries to get adjusted to the new way of life. It was most interesting to me because I believe the cultures of Iran and France are nearly polar opposites and seeing her transition into a new life and trying to find her identity and who she was in the western world was very inspirational. The most poignant part of that entire part of the movie was where she had to leave her parents behind. This showed the tremendous sacrifices that come with trying to better your life. Also, before watching this movie, I had a preconceived notion that women in Iran were outrageously oppressed. And while that is true, and the movie showed that women did not have the same rights, the movie also showed Marjane's mother standing up to the chauvinistic men around her, something that I never thought a woman in a country like Iran would ever be allowed to do.
My favorite part of the movie was when Marjane was pretending to be Bruce Lee because it shows how creative and curious children can be even in an environment that is not suitable for such a culture to flourish. It just shows that with each generation there is inevitable change that will dig up the traditions that might be holding a nation down. I learned that Iran's schools were a primary source of propaganda used to desensitize the children which is also the case in many other totalitarian states; however, I did not understand the full extent until the movie. It makes me start to question my own education and understand just how important an education can be.
To me one of the funniest scenes in the film Persepolis was when Marjane meets a new group of friends that like heavy metal rock and take her to a concert. On the stage is a guy screaming (or singing) and flicking off the audience. The scene was both hilarious and awkward because Marjane seemed so out of place. The scene also suggested how Marjane alters her tastes in things like music to gain acceptance by people. The scene of her bobbing her head up and down to the music after her first introduction to the genre of music showed how this type of change within Marjane took place. One thing that I learned about in regard to Iranian life was that individuals were willing to risk many things even for the simplest of freedoms like wine.
One thing that I found interesting from the film was the theme of religion in Marjane's life and transformation. In the beginning, she confidently proclaimed that she was going to become a prophet. The movie depicted her numerous times, conversing with God. As her problems developed and she gained experience in the real world, though, she loses the fervor of her religious beliefs, and almost abandons it altogether. Ultimately, religion seems to be the one thing that she hangs on to, shown by the scene after she attempts suicide where God informs her that it is not time yet. Since Iran is known as a repressive Muslim state, it was interesting to see an inside view of someone who was not Muslim dealing with the circumstances.
My favorite part was when Marjane stood up to the male chauvinist classroom and to the hipsters. She seemed to be growing as a person in front of your eyes, as you watched her become more and more outspoken. Overall it was a great movie, and it was unusual how good it was even though it was animated (seemed weird to me at first). I didn't know how sexist Iran was, I knew they were to an extent but the movie helped portray it effectively.
My favorite part of the movie was the Marjane’s final visit with her Uncle Anoush in prison. This moment in the film involved a stark juxtaposition between the innocence embodied by young Marjane and the harsh reality she was forced to accept. It was striking to me how mature young Marjane was throughout the experience of meeting her uncle for the last but also how this maturity was almost forced on her. No child should have to face the reality of a family member being killed for his or her principles. By emphasizing Marjane’s youthfulness along with the heartbreaking nature of the situation through symbols such as the bread swan, the movie poignantly and dramatically expresses the extraordinary tragedy of the revolution’s aftermath. In addition, the placement of this scene after a fleeting depiction of a sense of optimism in subsequent to the revolution, allows viewers to experience r an emotional upheaval that on a smaller scale parallels the anguish that must have been felt by the hopeful Iranians, especially young Marjane.
I think the movie helped me finally understand the torturous past of the Iranian people. The manner in which life was depicted underscored the repressiveness of the regime both before and to a larger extent, after the revolution. I was somewhat aware of this paradox. However, the movie expressed this sentiment in such a poignant manner that I understood this at a completely different level. This is important because the Iranian Revolution is relatively recent and thus, the experience and the memory of the experience probably still continue to influence the current dynamic of Iran.
I think my favorite part was when she was still little and marching around her house and her parents told her to go to bed, because that's really reminiscent of childhood. I also liked her listening to the western music, because I saw her really being herself and kind of establishing her identity. I learned that there were women willing to stand up and speak out, like Marjanes mother at the grocery store.
I found it interesting how into western rock music she was. I find it hard to think of an Iranian teenager being into rock, and I imagine the modern equivalent would be her trying to find Chief Keef mixtapes on the Iranian blackmarket. I learned that the women of Iran were more outspoken than I had previously thought, and I assumed any protest was an isolated case, and not as widespread as it really is.
I actually watched Persepolis prior to this class. I watched it in IB film and I really loved it. I still really love it watching it a second time. I loved how the movie was created in black and white animation because the audience couldn't see a distinct difference between skin colors and portrayed everyone as practically equal, even though discrimination was demonstrated in the film. I also really loved seeing American culture and the different perspectives on it: Marjane and the teachers. It was pretty wicked.
There were mostly some very emotional or comical parts to the movie. I dont have just 1 favorite part, I like the episode based in childhoold, I found it funny but I think the most endearing facet was the innocence of it all. Up untill the death of the uncle it was like a small fairytale but you can feel the emotional impact a d the shattering of naivette and innocence when mari threw god out, thats what ,made the movie far more hard and realistic for me.The part with all the boyfriends are also quite a favorite of mine, they were funny, I liked the second boyfriend, the one who cheated in her, I like the tunnel vision she used to express him and thatshe dosent reveal that she was blind untill you see the true drawing of his face.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed quite a bit of the film. It sent me on an emotional roller coaster; the use of comedy to express the critical moments in her life kind of hit me. It made it even more clear that she was truly unhappy. Anyway, the parts that stuck with me the most were when she finally stood up to that hipster-against-the-world group of friends who she followed around to fit in,despite disagreeing with nothing they had to say. As well as, when she stood up to the elderly woman who accused her of stealing and being a prostitute. For me, these moments solidified her transition into adulthood. Prior to the film I did not know that strangers in the community were active in telling women to stay in proper dress. I assumed that that was left up to the family.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite part of the film was watching her time in Vienna, and the sort of disillusionment she faced. I think often in the media and in pop culture, city life and one's early 20's are always portrayed as ideal, and perfect. But realistically, the time is full of growth, and meaningful let-downs. So, I think this real portrayal was refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI learned that Iran was actually a pretty liberated country until the new regime came, and tried to suppress women into conservatism. I also didn't know about the conscientious nature of the Iranians.
My favorite part of Persepolis was when Marjane asserted her Iranian pride to the European girls in the diner; it gave the audience a perspective of what it felt like to be judged by the rest of the world. From this scene and the rest of the movie, I learned about the mixed feelings that many Iranians had and still have about their homeland- they love it for tradition, but don't always agree with the governing power. These contrasting feelings made many scenes very emotional as Marjane's parents coped with a drastically different country than the one they grew up in.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the humor (sometimes crude but nevertheless hilarious) of the film; the coping mechanisms she used after she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her, the censorship of classic art, her grandmother's tip for a healthy bodily structure, and how she tried to avoid getting in trouble because of her "western" style. I also found it interesting how it was hard for her to say that she was Iranian because she was a little embarrassed. One thing I learned about Iran was the changing governments they had and how "the enemies of yesterday became the heroes of today."
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the movie was when Marjane's grandmother followed behind, in spirit, Marjane reminding her that she warned her to never forget where she came from, and to be proud of her origins. I enjoyed this part because I know can relate. Even though I am going off to college in a few months I know I will always here my mother's voice in the nack of my mind reminding me of who I am and where I come from. At least, I hope I will hear her voice so I will not become lost like Marjane in a city full of strangers. This movie taught me the basic history of the Iranian Revolution. Before the movie, the Reolution was just another date I memorized for tests, not I have an understanding of what transpired.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the movie was when Marjane was listening to American music and involving herself with American culture and the religious women tried to punish her. It was probably the funniest scene in the movie as she would dance to hard rock. I learned that Iranian subculture was vibrant and even though there were restrictions on access to American music and culture, individuals found ways to access American culture through illegal means. Furthermore, the movie reaffirmed my view that Iranian citizens had a bilateral view of the government- those who believed in Iranian authoritarianism and those who zealously disagreed with it.
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the parts where Marjane learns a lesson and changes her actions because of it. One of the first examples I recall is when she and her friends chased the boy whose father killed communists. After she learns that it wasn't the boy's fault, she confronts him and repeats what she learned. Another example was when a spirit of her grandmother berates her for rejecting her Iranian heritage during her stay in Europe. Shortly after, she decides to be very proud of it. It goes to show her respect for her parents and her grandmother, especially. I also like how the movie was animated. The different tones of black and white, with the occasional splash of color, reflected the mood of the scene well, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteLike Brandon, I enjoyed the scenes of American culture in the film. How some people would agree with the government, while others were very opposed to it helped to show a different view of the nation, one where there are the extremist who enjoy the new structure of the government and others who disagree and will do anything to oppose it. I also liked the part where the family gets rid of all their alcohol in fear of getting caught, as that also showed how people would try to violate the new laws of the land.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the movie was when Marjane moves to France and tries to get adjusted to the new way of life. It was most interesting to me because I believe the cultures of Iran and France are nearly polar opposites and seeing her transition into a new life and trying to find her identity and who she was in the western world was very inspirational. The most poignant part of that entire part of the movie was where she had to leave her parents behind. This showed the tremendous sacrifices that come with trying to better your life. Also, before watching this movie, I had a preconceived notion that women in Iran were outrageously oppressed. And while that is true, and the movie showed that women did not have the same rights, the movie also showed Marjane's mother standing up to the chauvinistic men around her, something that I never thought a woman in a country like Iran would ever be allowed to do.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the movie was when Marjane was pretending to be Bruce Lee because it shows how creative and curious children can be even in an environment that is not suitable for such a culture to flourish. It just shows that with each generation there is inevitable change that will dig up the traditions that might be holding a nation down. I learned that Iran's schools were a primary source of propaganda used to desensitize the children which is also the case in many other totalitarian states; however, I did not understand the full extent until the movie. It makes me start to question my own education and understand just how important an education can be.
ReplyDeleteTo me one of the funniest scenes in the film Persepolis was when Marjane meets a new group of friends that like heavy metal rock and take her to a concert. On the stage is a guy screaming (or singing) and flicking off the audience. The scene was both hilarious and awkward because Marjane seemed so out of place. The scene also suggested how Marjane alters her tastes in things like music to gain acceptance by people. The scene of her bobbing her head up and down to the music after her first introduction to the genre of music showed how this type of change within Marjane took place. One thing that I learned about in regard to Iranian life was that individuals were willing to risk many things even for the simplest of freedoms like wine.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that I found interesting from the film was the theme of religion in Marjane's life and transformation. In the beginning, she confidently proclaimed that she was going to become a prophet. The movie depicted her numerous times, conversing with God. As her problems developed and she gained experience in the real world, though, she loses the fervor of her religious beliefs, and almost abandons it altogether. Ultimately, religion seems to be the one thing that she hangs on to, shown by the scene after she attempts suicide where God informs her that it is not time yet. Since Iran is known as a repressive Muslim state, it was interesting to see an inside view of someone who was not Muslim dealing with the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part was when Marjane stood up to the male chauvinist classroom and to the hipsters. She seemed to be growing as a person in front of your eyes, as you watched her become more and more outspoken. Overall it was a great movie, and it was unusual how good it was even though it was animated (seemed weird to me at first). I didn't know how sexist Iran was, I knew they were to an extent but the movie helped portray it effectively.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the movie was the Marjane’s final visit with her Uncle Anoush in prison. This moment in the film involved a stark juxtaposition between the innocence embodied by young Marjane and the harsh reality she was forced to accept. It was striking to me how mature young Marjane was throughout the experience of meeting her uncle for the last but also how this maturity was almost forced on her. No child should have to face the reality of a family member being killed for his or her principles. By emphasizing Marjane’s youthfulness along with the heartbreaking nature of the situation through symbols such as the bread swan, the movie poignantly and dramatically expresses the extraordinary tragedy of the revolution’s aftermath. In addition, the placement of this scene after a fleeting depiction of a sense of optimism in subsequent to the revolution, allows viewers to experience r an emotional upheaval that on a smaller scale parallels the anguish that must have been felt by the hopeful Iranians, especially young Marjane.
ReplyDeleteI think the movie helped me finally understand the torturous past of the Iranian people. The manner in which life was depicted underscored the repressiveness of the regime both before and to a larger extent, after the revolution. I was somewhat aware of this paradox. However, the movie expressed this sentiment in such a poignant manner that I understood this at a completely different level. This is important because the Iranian Revolution is relatively recent and thus, the experience and the memory of the experience probably still continue to influence the current dynamic of Iran.
I think my favorite part was when she was still little and marching around her house and her parents told her to go to bed, because that's really reminiscent of childhood. I also liked her listening to the western music, because I saw her really being herself and kind of establishing her identity. I learned that there were women willing to stand up and speak out, like Marjanes mother at the grocery store.
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting how into western rock music she was. I find it hard to think of an Iranian teenager being into rock, and I imagine the modern equivalent would be her trying to find Chief Keef mixtapes on the Iranian blackmarket.
ReplyDeleteI learned that the women of Iran were more outspoken than I had previously thought, and I assumed any protest was an isolated case, and not as widespread as it really is.
I actually watched Persepolis prior to this class. I watched it in IB film and I really loved it. I still really love it watching it a second time. I loved how the movie was created in black and white animation because the audience couldn't see a distinct difference between skin colors and portrayed everyone as practically equal, even though discrimination was demonstrated in the film. I also really loved seeing American culture and the different perspectives on it: Marjane and the teachers. It was pretty wicked.
ReplyDelete