http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/
So this weekend DH and I ran out and saw this gem of a film. Done in French with English subtitles it gives a very human perspective from inside the world of Iran. Marjane Satrapi wrote two graphic novels that detailed her story of living in her home country as it went from a secular culture to one run by extreme religion. Her reason for writing the books and coming out with the film are two fold. One, as a reaction to President Bush's Axis of Evil speech, and two to tell the honest story of her life. Satrapi doesn't pull any punches.
Now this film is animated, but that doesn't take away from the story. It still has the ability to make one laugh and cry. Try renting this one when it comes out. It will be well worth your two hours.
Links to the books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/037...d_i=0224064401
You don't have to read the books to "get" the movie. However, it would be nice if you read them first.
So this weekend DH and I ran out and saw this gem of a film. Done in French with English subtitles it gives a very human perspective from inside the world of Iran. Marjane Satrapi wrote two graphic novels that detailed her story of living in her home country as it went from a secular culture to one run by extreme religion. Her reason for writing the books and coming out with the film are two fold. One, as a reaction to President Bush's Axis of Evil speech, and two to tell the honest story of her life. Satrapi doesn't pull any punches.
Now this film is animated, but that doesn't take away from the story. It still has the ability to make one laugh and cry. Try renting this one when it comes out. It will be well worth your two hours.
Links to the books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/037...d_i=0224064401
You don't have to read the books to "get" the movie. However, it would be nice if you read them first.