1 00:02:08,462 --> 00:02:10,379 TEHRAN 2 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:32,151 Ticket and passport, please. 3 00:02:35,239 --> 00:02:38,241 Ma'am, I need your ticket and passport. 4 00:02:56,927 --> 00:02:58,928 Marji, stop running! 5 00:02:59,346 --> 00:03:01,430 Look, there's Nioucha! 6 00:03:03,433 --> 00:03:05,393 Marji, haven't you grown! 7 00:03:05,561 --> 00:03:06,894 Got a present for me? 8 00:03:07,062 --> 00:03:09,063 How was Paris? You saw Bruce Lee? 9 00:03:09,231 --> 00:03:10,898 And the Eiffel Tower? 10 00:03:11,066 --> 00:03:12,108 Welcome to Tehran. 11 00:03:12,276 --> 00:03:14,277 -We've missed you. -I'll take your bags. 12 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:16,112 No! I'll get them. 13 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:17,947 Hurry, everyone's waiting! 14 00:03:18,490 --> 00:03:19,824 I remember... 15 00:03:19,992 --> 00:03:22,618 ...I led a peaceful, uneventful life... 16 00:03:22,786 --> 00:03:24,287 ...as a little girl. 17 00:03:24,580 --> 00:03:28,291 I loved fries with ketchup, Bruce Lee was my hero... 18 00:03:28,458 --> 00:03:31,252 ...I wore Adidas sneakers, and had two obsessions: 19 00:03:31,420 --> 00:03:32,628 Shaving my legs one day... 20 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:34,797 ...and being the last prophet of the galaxy. 21 00:03:34,965 --> 00:03:35,965 Tehran 1 978 22 00:03:45,517 --> 00:03:49,478 Slip a pencil under your breasts. If it falls, they're great. 23 00:03:50,147 --> 00:03:52,189 If it sticks, they're crap. 24 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:56,152 Shake her and you'll fill a box of pencils. 25 00:03:58,113 --> 00:03:59,488 Calm down. 26 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:01,949 They let me see him last week. 27 00:04:02,117 --> 00:04:04,035 The state he's in.... 28 00:04:04,202 --> 00:04:06,495 They said they'd free him, though. 29 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:09,165 -It'll soon be four years. -Don't worry. 30 00:04:09,333 --> 00:04:12,460 This regime will collapse sooner or later. 31 00:04:12,628 --> 00:04:14,503 Mom, Marji kicked my head! 32 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:20,259 The dragon's revenge is a bitter dish best served cold. 33 00:04:20,427 --> 00:04:22,803 This dragon is heading... 34 00:04:22,971 --> 00:04:24,180 ...for a good thrashing. 35 00:04:29,353 --> 00:04:31,145 I, Marjane... 36 00:04:31,313 --> 00:04:33,648 ...future prophet, hereby decide: 37 00:04:33,815 --> 00:04:36,901 First, everyone must behave well. 38 00:04:37,069 --> 00:04:40,363 Second, everyone must keep their word. 39 00:04:40,530 --> 00:04:43,449 Third, everyone must do good. 40 00:04:43,825 --> 00:04:48,037 Fourth, the poor must aII eat one roasted chicken every day. 41 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:51,499 Fifth, old women will never suffer again. 42 00:04:51,667 --> 00:04:54,001 Well, Marji, in that case... 43 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:56,087 ...I'll be your first disciple. 44 00:04:56,254 --> 00:04:58,005 You will? Great! 45 00:04:58,173 --> 00:05:01,092 How'II you make sure old women don't suffer? 46 00:05:01,259 --> 00:05:02,885 It'll be forbidden. 47 00:05:03,053 --> 00:05:05,554 Why didn't l think of that? 48 00:05:05,722 --> 00:05:07,098 What's going on? 49 00:05:08,225 --> 00:05:13,396 Down with the Shah! Down with the Shah! Down with the Shah! 50 00:05:20,821 --> 00:05:21,988 I knew it! 51 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:23,155 I told you so! 52 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:24,532 I knew it! 53 00:05:25,909 --> 00:05:28,411 This is a historic moment! 54 00:05:35,419 --> 00:05:37,253 He'II pay for what he's done. 55 00:05:37,421 --> 00:05:40,548 Your poor father will be avenged at last. 56 00:05:40,716 --> 00:05:43,259 The Shah can join his pals in Washington. 57 00:05:43,427 --> 00:05:47,179 Personally, I think I like the Shah. 58 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:49,932 He was chosen by God. 59 00:05:51,059 --> 00:05:52,893 Absolutely. 60 00:05:53,061 --> 00:05:54,770 God told me so Himself. 61 00:05:54,938 --> 00:05:57,023 God and my teacher too. 62 00:05:57,816 --> 00:06:00,109 The Shah wasn't chosen by God. 63 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:02,445 That's not true! My teacher-- 64 00:06:05,115 --> 00:06:06,782 That's what people say. 65 00:06:06,950 --> 00:06:08,993 Here's what really happened. 66 00:06:09,161 --> 00:06:11,454 The truth is, 50 years ago... 67 00:06:11,621 --> 00:06:13,789 ...the Shah's father, an army officer... 68 00:06:13,957 --> 00:06:16,959 ...wanted to overthrow the Qadjar emperor. 69 00:06:17,127 --> 00:06:18,461 As Ataturk did in Turkey. 70 00:06:18,628 --> 00:06:22,089 I shall modernize Iran and make it a republic! 71 00:06:22,257 --> 00:06:25,134 The English heard about this, and one day.... 72 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:28,971 HeIIo! Why create a republic... 73 00:06:29,139 --> 00:06:31,474 ...when you could be emperor? 74 00:06:31,641 --> 00:06:33,309 Me? Emperor? 75 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:34,852 Of course! 76 00:06:35,020 --> 00:06:37,146 It's better than being president. 77 00:06:37,314 --> 00:06:39,398 You'll have all the power. 78 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:41,358 A country like yours... 79 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:44,945 ...needs a strong man like you to Iead it. 80 00:06:46,323 --> 00:06:47,656 You have a point. 81 00:06:47,991 --> 00:06:49,492 Besides... 82 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:53,120 ...the religious leaders are against a republic... 83 00:06:53,288 --> 00:06:55,956 ...and, frankly, they're right. 84 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:57,958 What do I have to do? 85 00:06:58,126 --> 00:07:00,711 Nothing. Just give us the oiI... 86 00:07:00,879 --> 00:07:03,339 ...and we'II take care of the rest. 87 00:07:07,010 --> 00:07:09,512 I'm the king now! 88 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:12,014 AII your property is mine! 89 00:07:12,182 --> 00:07:14,391 So, in fact, he was a moron. 90 00:07:15,018 --> 00:07:16,018 Yes and no. 91 00:07:16,228 --> 00:07:19,021 He was a dictator, but he modernized lran. 92 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:21,315 In a way, he loved his country... 93 00:07:21,483 --> 00:07:23,526 ...unlike his son who succeeded him. 94 00:07:23,693 --> 00:07:25,402 I'm the king now! 95 00:07:25,612 --> 00:07:27,696 I'm the Iight of the Aryans. 96 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:31,700 I'll make this country the most modern one ever! 97 00:07:31,868 --> 00:07:34,995 Our people will regain their splendor. 98 00:07:35,831 --> 00:07:38,624 Yes, the Shah's father was very cruel. 99 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:40,668 He even jailed your grandpa. 100 00:07:40,836 --> 00:07:42,837 But his son is ten times worse. 101 00:07:43,046 --> 00:07:44,547 Grandpa was in jail? 102 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:46,882 Yes. He had royal blood. 103 00:07:47,050 --> 00:07:49,051 He was a Qadjar prince. 104 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:51,387 The Shah's father ruined him. 105 00:07:51,555 --> 00:07:54,723 He was jailed above all for being a communist. 106 00:08:00,188 --> 00:08:05,234 My grandpa was a Qadjar prince and a "communiss." 107 00:09:09,674 --> 00:09:10,758 Dear God. 108 00:09:10,926 --> 00:09:13,636 You're alive! I was worried sick. 109 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:16,931 -They opened fire on the crowd. -We had a close call, Grandma. 110 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:20,309 Tadji and I ran, but the soldiers cornered us. 111 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:22,853 Those bastards took my fiIm. 112 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:25,773 -They held us for hours. -Marji was so excited. 113 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:29,610 She went on about proles, peasants, the class struggle... 114 00:09:29,778 --> 00:09:32,488 ...and that bearded guy, Che "Guevero." 115 00:09:32,656 --> 00:09:34,990 The boy shot next to us wasn't even 20. 116 00:09:35,158 --> 00:09:37,034 What's happened to this country? 117 00:09:37,202 --> 00:09:39,161 Right now, it's a shit hole, my dear. 118 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:41,956 -Down with the Shah! -Here we go again. 119 00:09:42,123 --> 00:09:44,541 Down with the Shah! Down with the Shah! 120 00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:47,503 Marji, go to bed. Right now! 121 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:52,675 Down with the Shah. Down with the Shah. 122 00:09:54,177 --> 00:09:56,387 I've understood your revolt. 123 00:09:56,680 --> 00:10:00,557 Together, we shall try to march towards democracy... 124 00:10:01,351 --> 00:10:03,477 ...building the future hand in hand. 125 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:27,710 Siamak! 126 00:10:27,877 --> 00:10:29,878 -They Iet you out. -Hello, Ebi. 127 00:10:30,046 --> 00:10:32,298 It's Siamak. He's back. 128 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:33,924 HeIIo, Tadji. 129 00:10:34,718 --> 00:10:37,219 Come in. We're so glad you're alive! 130 00:10:37,887 --> 00:10:38,887 Come in. 131 00:10:39,055 --> 00:10:41,056 Don't just stand there. 132 00:10:44,102 --> 00:10:45,853 This must be Marjane. 133 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:47,354 How you've grown. 134 00:10:47,522 --> 00:10:49,565 You were just a baby before. 135 00:10:49,733 --> 00:10:52,818 And now you're a young Iady. 136 00:10:55,905 --> 00:10:57,197 Who is that guy? 137 00:10:57,365 --> 00:10:59,742 My father. He was in jail. 138 00:10:59,909 --> 00:11:01,702 He's a hero. 139 00:11:02,746 --> 00:11:05,748 There were scientists who knew the whole body. 140 00:11:05,915 --> 00:11:08,250 They knew what caused the most pain. 141 00:11:10,837 --> 00:11:13,422 They whipped me with cables so much... 142 00:11:13,590 --> 00:11:16,592 ...my foot isn't like a foot anymore. 143 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:17,801 And why? 144 00:11:17,969 --> 00:11:21,138 The foot's nerves are linked to the brain. 145 00:11:21,765 --> 00:11:23,098 The pain's incredible. 146 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:27,436 Our torturers were trained by the CIA. 147 00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:32,399 They certainly knew their stuff. 148 00:11:32,567 --> 00:11:34,777 What happened to Hamid? 149 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:38,113 Hamid was killed. 150 00:11:39,449 --> 00:11:42,117 As a guerrilla member, he suffered horribly. 151 00:11:42,619 --> 00:11:45,162 He had cyanide on him just in case... 152 00:11:45,372 --> 00:11:47,498 ...but he wasn't able to use it. 153 00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:50,125 He had the worst torture. 154 00:11:52,796 --> 00:11:54,963 The loser gets tortured to death. 155 00:11:55,131 --> 00:11:57,633 -Cool! -What kind of torture? 156 00:11:58,301 --> 00:12:01,470 We'll hit him on the head with a cabIe! 157 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:07,601 But first he has to put this in his mouth... 158 00:12:07,769 --> 00:12:09,645 ...and chew it three times. 159 00:12:13,608 --> 00:12:15,109 Look. lt's Ramine. 160 00:12:15,276 --> 00:12:19,113 I heard that his dad was in the Shah's secret police. 161 00:12:19,406 --> 00:12:23,617 His dad killed a million peopIe with his own bare hands. 162 00:12:23,785 --> 00:12:24,993 A million? 163 00:12:25,495 --> 00:12:26,620 Absolutely! 164 00:12:26,788 --> 00:12:27,996 In their name... 165 00:12:28,164 --> 00:12:30,833 ...we'll teach Ramine a lesson. 166 00:12:37,507 --> 00:12:39,508 We'll rip his eyes out. 167 00:12:51,354 --> 00:12:54,231 Marjane! What are you up to? 168 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:56,692 -Marji found nails! -We'll beat Ramine up. 169 00:12:56,860 --> 00:12:58,402 We'll rip his eyes out! 170 00:12:58,570 --> 00:13:01,447 What if I naiIed your ears to the wall? 171 00:13:03,658 --> 00:13:07,202 Go to your room and stay there until I say so! 172 00:13:23,761 --> 00:13:25,596 Marjane, what's the matter with you? 173 00:13:25,763 --> 00:13:28,765 That's no way for a future prophet to behave. 174 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:32,227 But, Lord, Ramine's father killed people. 175 00:13:32,395 --> 00:13:35,564 Marjane. That's not poor Ramine's fault. 176 00:13:35,732 --> 00:13:38,358 His father's crimes aren't his doing. 177 00:13:38,735 --> 00:13:41,361 The wicked will pay one day. 178 00:13:41,529 --> 00:13:43,572 Have faith in my justice. 179 00:13:43,740 --> 00:13:45,199 You cannot wield it. 180 00:13:45,366 --> 00:13:47,367 Your duty is to forgive. 181 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,500 -Ramine.... -What do you want? 182 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:58,545 It's not your fault your father's a murderer. 183 00:13:58,713 --> 00:13:59,922 So l forgive you. 184 00:14:01,591 --> 00:14:03,717 He only ever killed communists... 185 00:14:03,885 --> 00:14:05,761 ...and communists are evil! 186 00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:12,935 In the months after the Shah left... 187 00:14:13,102 --> 00:14:14,978 ...the country was euphoric. 188 00:14:15,146 --> 00:14:17,064 Everyone had been a revolutionary. 189 00:14:17,232 --> 00:14:19,149 Everyone had fought the Shah. 190 00:14:19,317 --> 00:14:21,443 Our neighbor's birthmark... 191 00:14:21,611 --> 00:14:24,530 ...had magically become a war wound. 192 00:14:24,822 --> 00:14:27,658 Our teacher, who loved the Shah... 193 00:14:27,825 --> 00:14:31,745 ...made us tear up the photos of the royal family in our books. 194 00:14:31,955 --> 00:14:33,914 Political rallies thrived... 195 00:14:34,082 --> 00:14:35,791 ...and the old internal enemies... 196 00:14:35,959 --> 00:14:38,794 ...became national heroes. 197 00:14:38,962 --> 00:14:42,881 In this merry chaos, Uncle Anoush came into my life. 198 00:14:43,049 --> 00:14:45,551 Things will get better now. 199 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:47,970 Nothing wiII stop the people. 200 00:14:48,137 --> 00:14:51,848 We'll have a society of justice and freedom at last. 201 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:55,644 As Lenin predicted, the proletariat will rule. 202 00:14:55,812 --> 00:14:58,522 Uncle Anoush, how Iong were you in jail? 203 00:14:58,690 --> 00:15:01,608 -Nine years. -Wow! More than Laly's dad. 204 00:15:01,776 --> 00:15:03,652 Are you married? A communist? 205 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:07,322 Marji, give your uncle time to digest. 206 00:15:07,490 --> 00:15:08,991 She's so inquisitive. 207 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:11,618 You're right. It's good to be curious. 208 00:15:11,786 --> 00:15:13,120 Have you digested? 209 00:15:13,288 --> 00:15:14,830 Enough! It's time for bed! 210 00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:20,085 Put your pajamas on. I'll come and tell you everything. 211 00:15:21,170 --> 00:15:22,504 Elections are soon. 212 00:15:22,672 --> 00:15:27,509 Trust the people. They'll do all they can to keep their freedom now. 213 00:15:27,677 --> 00:15:30,512 It can't be worse than under the Shah. 214 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:33,265 I'm ready! 215 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:36,059 Watch out, she'II eat you aIive. 216 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:38,186 I'm ready! 217 00:15:38,688 --> 00:15:40,856 I'll start at the beginning. 218 00:15:41,024 --> 00:15:43,984 I was 1 8 when my UncIe Fereydoun and his friends... 219 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:48,363 ...procIaimed the Iranian province of Azerbaijan independent. 220 00:15:49,490 --> 00:15:54,119 Fereydoun named himself the minister of justice. 221 00:15:55,371 --> 00:15:57,331 Democracy is based on justice. 222 00:15:57,498 --> 00:16:00,125 AII men must be equal before the law. 223 00:16:01,044 --> 00:16:03,670 We shared ideas, so I became his secretary. 224 00:16:04,130 --> 00:16:05,881 This is just the beginning. 225 00:16:06,049 --> 00:16:07,883 We shall liberate lran... 226 00:16:08,051 --> 00:16:10,677 ...province by province, city by city. 227 00:16:10,845 --> 00:16:12,179 I'm sure we will. 228 00:16:12,639 --> 00:16:14,723 It wasn't easy to follow him... 229 00:16:14,891 --> 00:16:17,225 ...for my father was loyal to the Shah. 230 00:16:17,393 --> 00:16:18,727 My son is a traitor! 231 00:16:18,895 --> 00:16:21,563 Go and join my idiotic brother. 232 00:16:21,731 --> 00:16:25,067 You'll all end up shot, you hear? Shot! 233 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:27,778 My father turned out to be right. 234 00:16:27,945 --> 00:16:29,237 And one morning.... 235 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:31,448 My God! Fereydoun! 236 00:16:31,741 --> 00:16:33,909 I had to flee. I had no choice. 237 00:16:34,577 --> 00:16:37,162 While my uncle faced his fate alone. 238 00:16:58,059 --> 00:17:01,311 I walked for days through the snow and blizzards. 239 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:04,106 I was hungry and cold but kept going. 240 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:09,945 I crossed the Alborz Mountains to go to my parents in Astara. 241 00:17:13,825 --> 00:17:16,451 Who's bothering me this late? 242 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:18,954 My God, Anoush! 243 00:17:19,122 --> 00:17:20,789 Our son. He's half-dead. 244 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:22,290 My darling son! 245 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:25,627 My son.... 246 00:17:25,795 --> 00:17:28,422 My darling son, forgive me. 247 00:17:28,798 --> 00:17:31,925 I couldn't stay. The Shah's army was after me. 248 00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:33,802 I went into exile. 249 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:55,657 I swam across the Aras River... 250 00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:58,326 ...and arrived in the USSR. 251 00:18:00,538 --> 00:18:01,997 What did you do then? 252 00:18:02,165 --> 00:18:04,875 I went to Leningrad, then Moscow. 253 00:18:05,042 --> 00:18:07,711 I did a doctorate in Marxism-Leninism. 254 00:18:07,879 --> 00:18:10,380 But I missed my family more and more. 255 00:18:10,548 --> 00:18:13,717 I tried to come back in disguise, with forged papers... 256 00:18:13,885 --> 00:18:15,177 ...but it didn't work. 257 00:18:15,344 --> 00:18:16,720 They arrested me. 258 00:18:16,888 --> 00:18:18,221 You went to jail? 259 00:18:18,389 --> 00:18:20,515 Yes. You know... 260 00:18:20,683 --> 00:18:24,019 ...I'm telling you this because you need to know. 261 00:18:24,187 --> 00:18:26,438 The family memory must live on. 262 00:18:26,981 --> 00:18:30,066 Even if it's not easy for you to understand. 263 00:18:30,276 --> 00:18:33,820 Don't worry, Uncle Anoush, I'll never forget. 264 00:18:34,655 --> 00:18:36,031 Were you married? 265 00:18:36,199 --> 00:18:39,034 It's late now. Go to sleep. 266 00:18:39,702 --> 00:18:41,161 This is for you. 267 00:18:42,205 --> 00:18:43,914 I made it in prison. 268 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:46,333 Out of bread. 269 00:18:58,095 --> 00:19:02,182 99.99% of the people have voted democratically... 270 00:19:02,350 --> 00:19:04,059 ...for the Islamic Republic. 271 00:19:04,227 --> 00:19:08,146 It's normal, every revolution has a period of transition. 272 00:19:08,564 --> 00:19:10,565 Half the country is illiterate. 273 00:19:10,733 --> 00:19:15,654 Only nationalism and religion can unite people. 274 00:19:16,781 --> 00:19:20,909 Mina and her famiIy have left. They say it's too dangerous here. 275 00:19:22,745 --> 00:19:25,622 They found Mohsen drowned in his bath. 276 00:19:26,749 --> 00:19:29,167 Don't worry. Everything wiII be okay. 277 00:19:29,460 --> 00:19:33,964 Siamak and his famiIy have fled. The bastards killed his sister. 278 00:19:35,299 --> 00:19:37,509 Maybe we should leave lran too. 279 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:40,971 So you can be a maid and I can drive a taxi? 280 00:19:42,265 --> 00:19:44,891 We'll purge anti-revolutionary elements. 281 00:19:45,101 --> 00:19:47,394 Only one law will prevail: 282 00:19:47,603 --> 00:19:48,603 That of blood. 283 00:20:00,199 --> 00:20:01,700 Marji.... 284 00:20:04,453 --> 00:20:06,496 They've arrested Anoush. 285 00:20:06,664 --> 00:20:08,248 I know. 286 00:20:11,544 --> 00:20:12,711 Dad.... 287 00:20:12,879 --> 00:20:14,462 It will be all right. 288 00:20:15,172 --> 00:20:17,340 Do you want to do something for him? 289 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:21,469 He's allowed one visit. He wants to see you. 290 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:25,223 I'll go. 291 00:20:39,614 --> 00:20:40,864 Ten minutes. 292 00:20:47,872 --> 00:20:49,414 What a pretty dress. 293 00:20:50,041 --> 00:20:52,292 What a beautiful girl. 294 00:20:58,925 --> 00:21:01,509 You know that your visit honors me? 295 00:21:04,889 --> 00:21:07,974 You're the daughter I'd have loved to have. 296 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:09,935 You'll see. 297 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:13,063 One day, the proIetariat will rule. 298 00:21:13,356 --> 00:21:14,856 Here. 299 00:21:15,024 --> 00:21:17,359 I made you another bread swan. 300 00:21:18,027 --> 00:21:20,403 It's the first one's uncle. 301 00:21:25,493 --> 00:21:27,577 Star of my life.... 302 00:21:47,473 --> 00:21:49,724 What's wrong, my child? 303 00:21:49,892 --> 00:21:51,142 Don't be sad. 304 00:21:51,310 --> 00:21:52,644 Shut up. 305 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:55,063 You didn't stop them from killing him. 306 00:21:55,481 --> 00:21:57,315 It's not my fault. Men did it. 307 00:21:57,483 --> 00:21:59,859 Shut up! Never come back again! 308 00:22:00,027 --> 00:22:04,572 Get out! 309 00:22:26,012 --> 00:22:29,639 One year after the revolution, Iraq attacked Iran. 310 00:22:29,807 --> 00:22:32,892 Saddam struck a vulnerable country. 311 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:36,438 The revolution and purges in the army... 312 00:22:36,605 --> 00:22:38,648 ...had vastly weakened us. 313 00:22:38,816 --> 00:22:41,109 In the name of fighting the external enemy... 314 00:22:41,277 --> 00:22:43,737 ...the state exterminated the internal one: 315 00:22:43,904 --> 00:22:46,781 The opponents to the Shah's regime. 316 00:22:47,324 --> 00:22:50,702 Arrests and executions took place daily. 317 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:52,954 Everyone was afraid. 318 00:22:53,122 --> 00:22:57,167 The new government adopted even more repressive laws. 319 00:22:57,668 --> 00:22:58,960 In two years... 320 00:22:59,128 --> 00:23:02,047 ...every aspect of our lives changed. 321 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:03,923 And so did we. 322 00:23:05,801 --> 00:23:08,762 AII right, children! On the heart for our martyrs! 323 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:10,722 Daughters and sons of Iran... 324 00:23:11,307 --> 00:23:13,767 ...the war has killed our best children. 325 00:23:13,934 --> 00:23:17,187 The truth will soon rise up from their blood. 326 00:23:17,354 --> 00:23:19,147 For whom did they die? 327 00:23:19,690 --> 00:23:23,485 For us! 328 00:23:32,495 --> 00:23:33,745 Martyr. 329 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:36,081 Martyr! 330 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:38,041 Finish me! 331 00:23:38,209 --> 00:23:39,667 What are you doing? 332 00:23:39,835 --> 00:23:42,170 I'm suffering. Can't you see? 333 00:23:42,838 --> 00:23:44,297 Go to class now! 334 00:23:44,673 --> 00:23:47,717 Tehran 1 982 335 00:23:48,344 --> 00:23:50,720 The veil stands for freedom. 336 00:23:50,888 --> 00:23:54,808 A decent woman sheIters herself from men's eyes. 337 00:23:54,975 --> 00:23:58,728 A woman who shows herself will burn in hell. 338 00:23:58,896 --> 00:24:00,230 Hey, have you seen this? 339 00:24:00,397 --> 00:24:03,191 Our soldiers die every day on our borders... 340 00:24:03,359 --> 00:24:06,152 ...to save our dear Iand from indecency. 341 00:24:06,362 --> 00:24:07,362 Look! 342 00:24:08,405 --> 00:24:10,490 Abba is for wimps. 343 00:24:18,249 --> 00:24:20,917 Leave in single file. Hurry! 344 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:35,306 Mom, what's for dinner? 345 00:24:35,891 --> 00:24:37,600 How about a nice chili? 346 00:24:37,768 --> 00:24:39,978 Yeah! It'll make us fart! 347 00:24:41,564 --> 00:24:42,647 Give me that! 348 00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:44,232 I saw it first! 349 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:46,484 -Sure, bitch! -Stop that! 350 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:49,404 Look at you, fighting like animals. 351 00:24:49,822 --> 00:24:51,739 We should show solidarity. 352 00:24:52,908 --> 00:24:55,243 -What's her problem? -Who asked you? 353 00:25:07,464 --> 00:25:09,048 Your scarf, sister. 354 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:12,844 You, woman! 355 00:25:13,012 --> 00:25:16,139 Sir, you don't say "woman," you say "ma'am." 356 00:25:16,807 --> 00:25:19,100 -Show some respect, please. -Respect you? 357 00:25:19,268 --> 00:25:22,812 I screw women Iike you and dump them in the trash. 358 00:25:23,564 --> 00:25:24,981 Get in! 359 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:44,292 Are you okay? 360 00:25:44,627 --> 00:25:46,836 Yes, dear, I'm fine. 361 00:25:49,965 --> 00:25:51,132 Move it! 362 00:25:52,301 --> 00:25:53,968 Shut up, bastard! 363 00:27:43,203 --> 00:27:46,080 Mom, you have to give me 50 tomans. 364 00:27:46,248 --> 00:27:47,874 Really? What for? 365 00:27:48,042 --> 00:27:50,710 They're selling tapes on Gandhi Avenue. 366 00:27:50,878 --> 00:27:51,919 Bee Gees tapes? 367 00:27:52,087 --> 00:27:54,714 Mom! The Bee Gees suck! 368 00:27:59,762 --> 00:28:01,179 "Estivie" Wonder. 369 00:28:01,347 --> 00:28:02,513 Julio Iglesias. 370 00:28:02,681 --> 00:28:03,931 Pink FIoyd. 371 00:28:04,266 --> 00:28:05,600 "Jickael Mackson." 372 00:28:06,226 --> 00:28:08,436 Lipstick, varnish, playing cards. 373 00:28:08,604 --> 00:28:10,271 Iron Maiden. 374 00:28:11,398 --> 00:28:12,857 -How much? -One hundred tomans. 375 00:28:13,025 --> 00:28:15,693 -Fifty. -Sixty. 376 00:28:15,861 --> 00:28:17,445 -Fifty. -Fifty. 377 00:28:21,617 --> 00:28:22,825 What's that outfit? 378 00:28:23,327 --> 00:28:24,744 And those punk shoes? 379 00:28:24,912 --> 00:28:26,621 -What punk shoes? -Those! 380 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:28,247 They're sneakers. 381 00:28:28,415 --> 00:28:29,624 That style is punk. 382 00:28:29,792 --> 00:28:32,168 I'm on my school's basketball team. 383 00:28:32,336 --> 00:28:34,295 Is that a basketbaII jacket? 384 00:28:34,463 --> 00:28:36,422 What's that? Michael Jackson! 385 00:28:36,632 --> 00:28:38,674 That symbol of Western decadence! 386 00:28:38,842 --> 00:28:41,302 No, ma'am, it's.... 387 00:28:42,304 --> 00:28:43,304 Malcolm X! 388 00:28:43,472 --> 00:28:45,223 -Michael Jackson! -Your scarf, slut! 389 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:47,183 You're coming with us! 390 00:28:47,351 --> 00:28:49,310 I'm sorry. lt won't happen again. 391 00:28:49,478 --> 00:28:51,729 Ma'am, my mother is dead. 392 00:28:51,897 --> 00:28:53,606 My stepmother's so crueI. 393 00:28:53,774 --> 00:28:55,858 If I'm late, she'll kill me! 394 00:28:56,026 --> 00:28:58,361 She'll burn me with an iron. 395 00:28:58,570 --> 00:29:01,447 She'll make my dad put me in an orphanage! 396 00:29:01,657 --> 00:29:02,698 Have mercy! 397 00:29:02,866 --> 00:29:06,077 Please, ma'am, have mercy! 398 00:29:43,949 --> 00:29:48,995 Today, our army destroyed 63 Iraqi tanks and 26 fighter planes. 399 00:29:49,371 --> 00:29:52,582 Our martyrs' blood irrigates our land... 400 00:29:52,749 --> 00:29:55,418 ...and feeds deserts of hope. 401 00:29:55,586 --> 00:29:59,422 To die a martyr is to inject blood into the veins of society. 402 00:30:12,478 --> 00:30:15,354 Is everything all right, Mrs. Nassrine? 403 00:30:15,522 --> 00:30:16,772 No, it isn't. 404 00:30:16,940 --> 00:30:19,317 They gave my son this at school. 405 00:30:19,485 --> 00:30:22,111 They said that if he fights and dies... 406 00:30:22,279 --> 00:30:25,490 ...this key will get him into heaven. This plastic key! 407 00:30:25,908 --> 00:30:29,076 They said heaven is full of food... 408 00:30:29,244 --> 00:30:31,245 ...women, gold houses and diamonds! 409 00:30:31,413 --> 00:30:33,080 Women? 410 00:30:34,041 --> 00:30:36,709 Well, he's 1 4. Women interest him. 411 00:30:36,877 --> 00:30:38,377 I've suffered so much. 412 00:30:38,545 --> 00:30:41,464 I've raised five children with my tears. 413 00:30:41,632 --> 00:30:44,800 Now they want to swap my oldest for this key. 414 00:30:44,968 --> 00:30:47,261 I've always been devout. 415 00:30:47,429 --> 00:30:50,723 I've prayed, I've worn the veil, I've obeyed. 416 00:30:51,433 --> 00:30:54,352 But I can't believe in anything anymore. 417 00:30:55,437 --> 00:30:56,687 It's me. Did you hear? 418 00:30:56,855 --> 00:31:00,900 They arrested the Roshanis. They found alcohol and playing cards. 419 00:31:01,068 --> 00:31:03,069 Why are you covering your head? 420 00:31:05,447 --> 00:31:06,948 For your husband. 421 00:31:07,282 --> 00:31:10,159 That's how we were brought up. 422 00:31:11,328 --> 00:31:12,453 Don't worry. 423 00:31:12,621 --> 00:31:14,664 I'll talk to your son. 424 00:31:15,290 --> 00:31:19,293 Thanks to my parents, her son never went to war. 425 00:31:21,630 --> 00:31:23,047 Between air raids... 426 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,967 ...government repression and spying neighbors... 427 00:31:26,134 --> 00:31:28,719 ...life tried to follow its course. 428 00:31:36,311 --> 00:31:39,814 To make everything bearable, people had parties... 429 00:31:39,982 --> 00:31:41,816 ...safe from prying eyes. 430 00:31:41,984 --> 00:31:43,859 They were often boozy. 431 00:31:44,027 --> 00:31:45,903 Alcohol was banned... 432 00:31:46,071 --> 00:31:48,823 ...but my uncle Taher supplied us with wine. 433 00:31:49,575 --> 00:31:53,786 He had built a winemaking lab in his basement. 434 00:31:53,954 --> 00:31:55,162 Mrs. Nassrine... 435 00:31:55,330 --> 00:31:58,874 ...who cleaned for him too, helped crush the grapes. 436 00:31:59,042 --> 00:32:01,419 God forgive me. 437 00:32:02,546 --> 00:32:04,714 Attending these parties was risky. 438 00:32:04,881 --> 00:32:08,259 But it was the only bit of freedom we had left. 439 00:32:12,139 --> 00:32:13,180 Come on. 440 00:32:13,348 --> 00:32:14,890 Get out! 441 00:32:15,058 --> 00:32:16,934 ID, registration, license. 442 00:32:19,021 --> 00:32:20,354 Come here. 443 00:32:20,856 --> 00:32:22,398 Breathe! 444 00:32:22,566 --> 00:32:23,816 -Been drinking? -No. 445 00:32:23,984 --> 00:32:27,111 -Liar. You Westernized trash. -Enough. 446 00:32:27,279 --> 00:32:30,114 I work for this country. How dare you! 447 00:32:30,449 --> 00:32:32,992 -Forgive him. -Shut up! 448 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:36,120 I could be your mother. How old are you? Fifteen? 449 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:38,706 Sixteen? My daughter is 1 3. 450 00:32:41,376 --> 00:32:43,502 If not for your wife, you'd be in hell. 451 00:32:43,670 --> 00:32:44,962 Thank you! 452 00:32:45,964 --> 00:32:49,383 Get in. Let's see if you have bottles at home. 453 00:32:50,010 --> 00:32:52,928 Grandma, Marji, go up first. I'll stall them. 454 00:32:53,096 --> 00:32:56,265 -Empty all the bottles. -But how? 455 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:59,894 Don't worry, I was used to it with your father. 456 00:33:00,062 --> 00:33:02,563 I always had to hide his tracks. 457 00:33:03,649 --> 00:33:08,069 Our neighbor is an elderly man with a heart condition. 458 00:33:08,236 --> 00:33:11,113 Any sudden noise couId kill him. 459 00:33:11,782 --> 00:33:14,408 Perhaps we can work something out.... 460 00:33:14,576 --> 00:33:16,619 Where are you two going? 461 00:33:16,787 --> 00:33:18,579 I have diabetes, my boy. 462 00:33:18,747 --> 00:33:21,082 Without syrup, I'm going to faint. 463 00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:23,751 Diabetes? Like my mother. 464 00:33:23,919 --> 00:33:25,753 AII right. 465 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:47,400 Where are they? 466 00:33:47,567 --> 00:33:51,946 Arrogant, but no ideology. A few bills made them forget. 467 00:33:53,448 --> 00:33:55,449 You didn't throw it all out? 468 00:33:56,284 --> 00:33:57,284 Yes, we did. 469 00:33:57,452 --> 00:33:59,286 Shit.... 470 00:34:09,214 --> 00:34:11,382 It's his heart again. 471 00:34:11,550 --> 00:34:14,427 They were after communists near our house. 472 00:34:14,594 --> 00:34:16,137 They threw a grenade. 473 00:34:16,304 --> 00:34:18,139 Taher couldn't take it. 474 00:34:18,306 --> 00:34:21,183 I found him on the floor in the living room. 475 00:34:21,351 --> 00:34:22,893 It will be all right. 476 00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:24,854 No, it won't. 477 00:34:25,021 --> 00:34:27,940 He needs open-heart surgery. 478 00:34:28,108 --> 00:34:30,693 They can't do it here. 479 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:33,612 They say he has to go to England. 480 00:34:34,072 --> 00:34:37,032 I went to see the hospital director. 481 00:34:37,743 --> 00:34:39,160 You won't believe it. 482 00:34:39,327 --> 00:34:40,703 Know who he is? 483 00:34:40,871 --> 00:34:43,289 My old window washer! 484 00:34:43,623 --> 00:34:47,585 I pretended not to know him so as not to humiliate him. 485 00:34:47,753 --> 00:34:52,047 With the borders closed, only the very sick can go abroad. 486 00:34:52,215 --> 00:34:54,341 It's his third coronary. 487 00:34:54,593 --> 00:34:57,511 He needs an operation abroad or he'll die! 488 00:34:57,679 --> 00:34:59,555 We'll do our best. 489 00:34:59,723 --> 00:35:02,057 If God wills it, he'll get better. 490 00:35:02,225 --> 00:35:03,726 It all depends on God. 491 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:07,563 I need your authorization to get his passport. 492 00:35:07,898 --> 00:35:10,024 If God wills it. 493 00:35:10,233 --> 00:35:13,694 Thanks to a beard and suit this idiotic window washer... 494 00:35:13,862 --> 00:35:15,446 ...runs a hospital now! 495 00:35:15,614 --> 00:35:18,824 My husband's fate depends on a window washer! 496 00:35:19,034 --> 00:35:22,077 He's so religious he won't look at a woman. 497 00:35:22,245 --> 00:35:23,370 The stupid bastard! 498 00:35:25,415 --> 00:35:28,250 I know someone who makes passports. 499 00:35:28,418 --> 00:35:30,419 I'll go see him. lt'll all be okay. 500 00:35:30,587 --> 00:35:32,755 Wait. I'll come too. 501 00:35:36,676 --> 00:35:38,260 Where did I put it? 502 00:35:39,262 --> 00:35:41,138 Here it is! Look at this. 503 00:35:41,306 --> 00:35:42,556 It looks real, huh? 504 00:35:43,725 --> 00:35:46,477 A whole month's work went into this. 505 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:49,146 You're cute. What's your name? 506 00:35:49,314 --> 00:35:51,565 How long to make a passport? 507 00:35:52,609 --> 00:35:54,819 Passports are in high demand. 508 00:35:55,612 --> 00:35:57,863 They're how I make my living now. 509 00:35:58,156 --> 00:35:59,949 Usually, it takes two weeks. 510 00:36:00,116 --> 00:36:01,826 But I can do it in one. 511 00:36:01,993 --> 00:36:04,578 Perfect, but hurry. 512 00:36:07,415 --> 00:36:08,999 It's only Niloufar. 513 00:36:09,751 --> 00:36:13,379 Meet Ebi. I told you about his brother Anoush. 514 00:36:13,547 --> 00:36:14,588 HeIIo. 515 00:36:14,756 --> 00:36:16,298 She's a communist too. 516 00:36:16,466 --> 00:36:20,469 Her brother was my messenger boy so I hide her here. 517 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:22,847 It's the onIy place she's safe. 518 00:36:39,739 --> 00:36:42,032 Is he dumb or what? 519 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:43,742 He'II get crushed. 520 00:36:44,327 --> 00:36:46,912 There! What did I tell you? 521 00:36:53,336 --> 00:36:54,587 Don't look. 522 00:36:54,754 --> 00:36:56,630 -It's horribIe. -Grandma, stop it! 523 00:36:59,259 --> 00:37:00,593 What a load of crap. 524 00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:02,845 The Japanese either gut themselves... 525 00:37:03,013 --> 00:37:06,432 ...or make hideous monsters. That's all they ever seem to do. 526 00:37:13,148 --> 00:37:15,774 Grandma, will Uncle Taher die? 527 00:37:15,942 --> 00:37:18,193 -Of course. -You think so? 528 00:37:18,361 --> 00:37:21,405 Without a passport, he won't make it. 529 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:26,827 -He smoked too much. -Bullshit! 530 00:37:27,203 --> 00:37:29,496 His heart's not failing from cigarettes. 531 00:37:29,664 --> 00:37:32,082 His kids are too far away. 532 00:37:32,709 --> 00:37:35,669 A portion of beans, piping hot, please. 533 00:37:36,546 --> 00:37:39,214 Children always leave. That's normal. 534 00:37:39,382 --> 00:37:43,802 But having to part with them at 1 3 due to an absurd war... 535 00:37:44,554 --> 00:37:46,013 ...that breaks your heart. 536 00:37:48,767 --> 00:37:52,186 In Taher's shoes, I'd be dead and buried by now. 537 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:56,357 -May God eradicate these barbarians. -May God hear you. 538 00:38:08,662 --> 00:38:12,206 Khosrow, it's you. Is the package ready? 539 00:38:12,374 --> 00:38:15,584 They arrested Niloufar and trashed my place! 540 00:38:29,683 --> 00:38:31,892 Niloufar was executed. 541 00:38:33,770 --> 00:38:37,898 Khosrow fled to Turkey and then to Sweden. 542 00:38:42,570 --> 00:38:44,738 Three weeks later... 543 00:38:44,906 --> 00:38:46,740 ...we buried Uncle Taher. 544 00:38:49,452 --> 00:38:51,620 The war intensified. 545 00:38:56,751 --> 00:38:58,293 Let me through. 546 00:38:58,461 --> 00:39:01,213 Excuse me. Let me through. 547 00:39:01,589 --> 00:39:02,673 Stop! 548 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:04,758 I live over there. 549 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:06,760 Go on. 550 00:39:27,615 --> 00:39:29,783 -Marji! -Mom. 551 00:39:31,286 --> 00:39:32,411 Are you hurt? 552 00:39:32,579 --> 00:39:34,455 No, sweetie, we're fine. 553 00:39:34,622 --> 00:39:36,331 Where did the missile land? 554 00:39:37,917 --> 00:39:40,627 The Baba Levy's house. 555 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:07,529 Under our new government, we no longer have poIitical prisoners. 556 00:40:07,739 --> 00:40:08,822 Ma'am? 557 00:40:08,990 --> 00:40:11,617 We have paid a high price for our liberty. 558 00:40:11,785 --> 00:40:13,660 -Ma'am. -What now, Satrapi? 559 00:40:13,828 --> 00:40:18,248 My uncle was jailed by the Shah, but the new regime had him shot. 560 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:21,794 We have gone from 3,000 prisoners under the Shah... 561 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:23,587 ...to 300,000 with you. 562 00:40:23,755 --> 00:40:26,673 How dare you lie to us Iike this? 563 00:40:26,841 --> 00:40:28,258 Stop that! 564 00:40:37,852 --> 00:40:40,145 -Who was it? -The principaI. 565 00:40:40,313 --> 00:40:42,815 Marji told her teacher off. 566 00:40:42,982 --> 00:40:45,567 -Again? -Just like her uncle. 567 00:40:45,777 --> 00:40:49,530 What? You want her to end up like him? Executed? 568 00:40:49,697 --> 00:40:51,406 You know what they do to young girls? 569 00:40:51,574 --> 00:40:54,076 You know what they did to Niloufar? 570 00:40:54,285 --> 00:40:58,372 It's illegal to kiII a virgin, so a guard married her... 571 00:40:58,540 --> 00:41:00,332 ...and took her virginity first! 572 00:41:00,500 --> 00:41:02,292 You know what that means? 573 00:41:04,045 --> 00:41:06,296 If they touch you, I'll kill them! 574 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:10,926 Shortly after, they decided to send me abroad. 575 00:41:11,386 --> 00:41:14,847 Since I had attended the French school in Tehran... 576 00:41:15,014 --> 00:41:17,766 ...I went to the French school in Vienna. 577 00:41:17,934 --> 00:41:19,935 My father got me a visa. 578 00:41:20,103 --> 00:41:23,730 I'd stay with my mother's friend and her family. 579 00:41:23,898 --> 00:41:25,649 The day before I left... 580 00:41:25,817 --> 00:41:27,818 ...Grandma slept at our house. 581 00:41:29,112 --> 00:41:33,240 Every morning, she'd put jasmine in her bra to smell good. 582 00:41:33,908 --> 00:41:37,411 When she undressed, the flowers fell from her breasts. 583 00:41:37,745 --> 00:41:39,580 It was magical. 584 00:41:39,747 --> 00:41:43,584 How come your breasts are so round at your age? 585 00:41:44,252 --> 00:41:48,922 I soak them in a bowl of iced water for ten minutes every day. 586 00:41:51,134 --> 00:41:52,801 I'll miss you. 587 00:41:53,678 --> 00:41:56,096 I'll come to see you. 588 00:41:57,724 --> 00:41:59,183 Listen. 589 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:03,979 I don't like to preach, but here's some advice. 590 00:42:04,147 --> 00:42:07,566 You'll meet a lot of jerks in life. 591 00:42:07,734 --> 00:42:12,112 If they hurt you, remember it's because they're stupid. 592 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:15,199 Don't react to their cruelty. 593 00:42:15,366 --> 00:42:19,036 There's nothing worse than bitterness and revenge. 594 00:42:19,204 --> 00:42:23,957 Keep your dignity and be true to yourself. 595 00:42:29,422 --> 00:42:31,632 Everything wiII be all right. 596 00:42:32,300 --> 00:42:34,635 No tears. Think of your future. 597 00:42:34,802 --> 00:42:36,553 Europe awaits you. 598 00:42:36,721 --> 00:42:39,890 When you get to Vienna, have a Sachertorte. 599 00:42:40,058 --> 00:42:42,017 It's a delicious chocolate cake. 600 00:42:42,185 --> 00:42:43,769 We'll come to visit. 601 00:42:43,937 --> 00:42:45,229 You're a big girl. 602 00:42:45,396 --> 00:42:46,855 No tears. 603 00:42:47,023 --> 00:42:50,192 -Dad. -Enough. You have to go now. 604 00:42:50,526 --> 00:42:53,862 Never forget who you are and where you're from. 605 00:42:54,030 --> 00:42:55,822 My daughter. 606 00:42:56,991 --> 00:42:59,493 -Mom. -My littIe Marji. 607 00:44:01,264 --> 00:44:02,764 Europe awaited. 608 00:44:02,974 --> 00:44:05,058 But not the way I imagined. 609 00:44:05,518 --> 00:44:08,061 After a few days at my mother's friend's... 610 00:44:08,229 --> 00:44:11,773 ...she decided her place was too small. 611 00:44:13,234 --> 00:44:14,901 She found lodgings... 612 00:44:15,069 --> 00:44:17,362 ...where I'd be fine... 613 00:44:17,530 --> 00:44:19,406 ...according to her. 614 00:44:35,548 --> 00:44:36,757 What? 615 00:45:15,296 --> 00:45:16,755 I was delighted... 616 00:45:16,923 --> 00:45:21,426 ...to find stores packed with goods that had vanished at home. 617 00:45:23,096 --> 00:45:24,763 For a while... 618 00:45:24,931 --> 00:45:27,974 ...going to the supermarket was my favorite pastime. 619 00:45:28,142 --> 00:45:32,437 My favorite pastime. 620 00:45:32,605 --> 00:45:36,358 ln short, I needed to make friends fast. 621 00:45:41,197 --> 00:45:44,491 Luckily, at school, I could understand the others... 622 00:45:44,659 --> 00:45:46,576 ...and could get myself understood. 623 00:45:46,994 --> 00:45:48,745 Got a smoke? 624 00:45:50,748 --> 00:45:53,959 I was the center of attention for all the outsiders. 625 00:45:54,127 --> 00:45:57,629 People like Momo, Thierry, Olivier and Eve. 626 00:45:57,797 --> 00:46:00,590 My nationality and story fascinated them. 627 00:46:00,800 --> 00:46:03,176 You saw a revolution and a war? 628 00:46:03,344 --> 00:46:04,803 Well, yeah. 629 00:46:04,971 --> 00:46:07,514 -You saw lots of dead people? -A few. 630 00:46:09,392 --> 00:46:10,684 That's wild. 631 00:46:16,023 --> 00:46:18,150 I was soon part of the gang. 632 00:46:18,317 --> 00:46:20,819 Momo introduced me to nonchalance... 633 00:46:20,987 --> 00:46:23,071 ...the concept of forced nihilism... 634 00:46:23,239 --> 00:46:25,198 ...and Vienna's sub-culture. 635 00:46:39,714 --> 00:46:42,549 I had trouble adapting at first. 636 00:46:43,634 --> 00:46:46,553 But then I thought, "Why not?" 637 00:46:49,056 --> 00:46:52,058 I convinced myself I'd found my place. 638 00:46:53,019 --> 00:46:55,103 But I wasn't like them. 639 00:46:55,271 --> 00:46:58,732 As school holidays reminded me. 640 00:46:58,900 --> 00:47:00,358 Shit. Christmas again. 641 00:47:00,526 --> 00:47:03,445 With the whole damn famiIy too. 642 00:47:03,654 --> 00:47:06,740 AII due to a crappy American invention. 643 00:47:06,908 --> 00:47:09,242 Santa CIaus wears red and white.... 644 00:47:09,410 --> 00:47:11,912 Because he was a Coca-Cola mascot. 645 00:47:12,079 --> 00:47:14,748 I'll be bored shitless in Monte Carlo. 646 00:47:14,916 --> 00:47:17,042 Monte Carlo's nothing. 647 00:47:17,210 --> 00:47:20,253 I have to go to BraziI to see my dad. 648 00:47:20,421 --> 00:47:22,047 It's a 1 3-hour flight. 649 00:47:22,215 --> 00:47:25,091 Holidays are crumbs to keep the proIes happy. 650 00:47:25,259 --> 00:47:29,429 If the anarchists had won, we wouldn't work at all. 651 00:47:29,597 --> 00:47:32,057 Is everything all right, dear? 652 00:47:32,225 --> 00:47:35,352 Good. What are you doing for Christmas? 653 00:47:37,104 --> 00:47:38,271 Well? 654 00:47:38,439 --> 00:47:40,273 She's spending it with friends. 655 00:47:40,441 --> 00:47:41,483 Be careful. 656 00:47:41,692 --> 00:47:43,777 So you need anything? 657 00:47:44,445 --> 00:47:47,072 Have fun. Lots of love. 658 00:47:47,240 --> 00:47:50,075 Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. 659 00:48:26,112 --> 00:48:28,655 -Is that any way to behave? -What? 660 00:48:28,823 --> 00:48:31,908 -Is that how you eat? -You all eat in front of the TV. 661 00:48:32,243 --> 00:48:35,120 Not from the pot. It's disgusting! 662 00:48:35,788 --> 00:48:39,416 It's true what they say. Iranians have no manners. 663 00:48:40,001 --> 00:48:43,336 Is it true that all nuns were prostitutes first? 664 00:48:45,339 --> 00:48:48,216 That marked the start of a series of moves... 665 00:48:48,384 --> 00:48:50,677 ...from apartment to apartment. 666 00:48:50,845 --> 00:48:53,471 First, Eve and her mother took me in. 667 00:48:53,639 --> 00:48:56,141 Then I lived with 8 homosexuals. 668 00:48:56,309 --> 00:48:58,727 Then in a maid's room on Floriangasse. 669 00:48:58,894 --> 00:49:01,438 Then with friends. And friends' friends. 670 00:49:01,606 --> 00:49:05,358 I ended up at the home of Frau Doktor Schloss. 671 00:49:05,693 --> 00:49:08,987 She was a retired philosophy teacher. 672 00:49:09,196 --> 00:49:11,364 To be honest, she was crazy. 673 00:49:15,369 --> 00:49:18,079 The rent is 2,000 schillings. 674 00:49:18,247 --> 00:49:20,165 You Iike dogs, don't you? 675 00:49:20,333 --> 00:49:22,167 Yes, I love them. 676 00:49:23,794 --> 00:49:25,378 Yuki has adopted you. 677 00:49:25,880 --> 00:49:27,881 Dogs have a sixth sense. 678 00:49:28,049 --> 00:49:30,842 They can tell if people are kind. 679 00:49:34,221 --> 00:49:38,016 Over the next year, I decided to fit in for real. 680 00:49:38,184 --> 00:49:42,145 Certain aspects of Western culture remained a mystery. 681 00:49:43,814 --> 00:49:45,565 I had to educate myself. 682 00:49:45,733 --> 00:49:48,610 From Sartre to Bakunin to Zweig and Freud... 683 00:49:48,819 --> 00:49:50,528 ...I read all I could. 684 00:49:51,072 --> 00:49:53,073 But I realized... 685 00:49:53,240 --> 00:49:55,408 ...there were things I'd never understand. 686 00:49:58,746 --> 00:50:02,082 Vienna 1 986 687 00:50:02,833 --> 00:50:05,085 That bastard Waldheim got elected. 688 00:50:05,252 --> 00:50:07,587 -Yeah, it's crazy. -Sickening. 689 00:50:07,755 --> 00:50:09,589 -I want to puke. -It can't happen. 690 00:50:09,757 --> 00:50:11,758 There's a big protest tomorrow. 691 00:50:11,926 --> 00:50:14,010 That's all hot air anyway. 692 00:50:14,178 --> 00:50:17,555 Life is a void. When man reaIizes that... 693 00:50:17,723 --> 00:50:20,600 ...he can no longer live, so he invents power games. 694 00:50:20,768 --> 00:50:23,812 Bullshit! Life isn't absurd! 695 00:50:23,979 --> 00:50:27,273 Some people give their lives for freedom. 696 00:50:27,858 --> 00:50:30,068 You think my uncle died for fun? 697 00:50:30,653 --> 00:50:32,654 Egotistical prick. 698 00:50:35,741 --> 00:50:38,076 I was very confused. 699 00:50:38,953 --> 00:50:40,954 l had a safe, frivolous life... 700 00:50:41,122 --> 00:50:44,958 ...while those I loved knew the hell of war. 701 00:50:45,126 --> 00:50:48,878 However hard I tried, I was haunted by guilt. 702 00:50:51,424 --> 00:50:55,427 I just wanted to live like a girl my age. 703 00:50:55,594 --> 00:50:57,762 A big change was coming. 704 00:50:57,930 --> 00:51:00,849 ln a few months, I became a young lady. 705 00:51:01,016 --> 00:51:03,935 It was a time of constantly renewed ugliness. 706 00:51:04,395 --> 00:51:07,230 First, I grew seven inches. 707 00:51:07,398 --> 00:51:09,649 Then my face became longer... 708 00:51:09,817 --> 00:51:12,736 ...my right eye grew, then my chin. 709 00:51:12,903 --> 00:51:14,904 My right hand became huge... 710 00:51:15,072 --> 00:51:16,531 ...then my left foot. 711 00:51:17,658 --> 00:51:21,244 My nose tripled in size. My chest developed. 712 00:51:21,412 --> 00:51:24,539 My butt then restored my center of gravity. 713 00:51:24,707 --> 00:51:28,960 To cap it all off, a huge beauty mark decorated my nose. 714 00:51:39,680 --> 00:51:44,142 See, Yuki, I told you. She's a prostitute. 715 00:51:47,563 --> 00:51:49,647 This music sucks. 716 00:51:49,815 --> 00:51:52,442 In any case, they're all losers here. 717 00:51:52,693 --> 00:51:57,030 Bakunin wanted bourgeois democrats to adopt socialist resolutions. 718 00:51:58,199 --> 00:52:01,868 Things could have changed. Capitalism undermines us. 719 00:52:02,036 --> 00:52:03,453 See what I mean? 720 00:52:03,621 --> 00:52:08,124 You're right. Where are you from? Marie-Jeanne, right? 721 00:52:08,459 --> 00:52:11,669 Yeah, I'm from.... l'm French. 722 00:52:11,837 --> 00:52:14,047 I'd never have guessed. 723 00:52:14,215 --> 00:52:15,840 I was in Paris. Know it? 724 00:52:16,008 --> 00:52:18,218 Sorry, I need to go see my friends. 725 00:52:18,511 --> 00:52:20,553 Okay, fine. See you. 726 00:52:38,572 --> 00:52:40,907 So you're French now? 727 00:52:41,075 --> 00:52:42,784 Grandma, stop it. 728 00:52:43,118 --> 00:52:45,245 I'm just asking. 729 00:52:45,412 --> 00:52:47,914 I didn't know you were French. 730 00:52:48,123 --> 00:52:50,917 Do you think it is easy being Iranian here? 731 00:52:51,085 --> 00:52:53,795 If I say I am, they treat me like a savage. 732 00:52:54,004 --> 00:52:57,632 They think we're all violent, bloodthirsty fanatics. 733 00:52:58,217 --> 00:53:00,885 Is that any reason to deny your roots? 734 00:53:04,932 --> 00:53:07,892 You remember what l told you? 735 00:53:08,060 --> 00:53:10,770 Be true to yourself. 736 00:53:17,945 --> 00:53:20,864 Know what she toId my brother? 737 00:53:21,031 --> 00:53:23,408 -She said she was French. -No. 738 00:53:23,576 --> 00:53:25,451 -I swear. -And he believed her? 739 00:53:25,619 --> 00:53:28,746 Have you seen her? Who'd believe she's French? 740 00:53:30,749 --> 00:53:32,292 Was he hitting on her? 741 00:53:32,459 --> 00:53:36,421 Are you crazy? I'd kill myself if he went out with-- 742 00:53:36,589 --> 00:53:38,298 Shut up, you bitches! 743 00:53:38,465 --> 00:53:41,676 Yes, I'm Iranian and, yes, I'm proud of it! 744 00:53:44,263 --> 00:53:47,682 After three years in Austria, I felt good at last. 745 00:53:47,850 --> 00:53:51,769 Momo, Thierry, Eve and Olivier had left. 746 00:53:51,937 --> 00:53:54,063 I had new friends. 747 00:53:54,940 --> 00:53:58,651 Birgit was a hippie who looked like an old child. 748 00:54:00,487 --> 00:54:02,447 At her house in the forest... 749 00:54:02,615 --> 00:54:04,991 ...she threw anarchist parties. 750 00:54:05,159 --> 00:54:09,162 The state had nothing to fear because these anarchists... 751 00:54:09,330 --> 00:54:12,707 ...mainly drank beer and ate sausages. 752 00:54:14,460 --> 00:54:17,337 At one of these parties, I met Fernando. 753 00:54:17,504 --> 00:54:21,174 When I saw him, I knew he was the man of my life. 754 00:54:50,537 --> 00:54:52,497 Marjane, are you there? 755 00:54:54,375 --> 00:54:56,876 Last night, thanks to you, I finally understood. 756 00:54:57,378 --> 00:55:00,046 You've helped me discover myself. 757 00:55:01,006 --> 00:55:04,217 If it didn't work with you, it won't with any girl. 758 00:55:04,385 --> 00:55:07,512 I know now: I'm homosexuaI. 759 00:55:09,306 --> 00:55:11,724 It's so good to say it. 760 00:55:12,559 --> 00:55:14,978 Thank you, Marjane. 761 00:55:15,145 --> 00:55:16,938 You're welcome. 762 00:55:19,191 --> 00:55:22,402 After that pathetic setback, I swore off love. 763 00:55:22,569 --> 00:55:24,153 I swear off love. 764 00:55:24,989 --> 00:55:27,490 Love is a petty bourgeois emotion. 765 00:55:28,575 --> 00:55:32,245 But "life is life," as some losers used to sing. 766 00:55:32,454 --> 00:55:37,083 And, one November morning, Markus came into my life. 767 00:55:50,055 --> 00:55:51,597 Want a ride home? 768 00:56:10,492 --> 00:56:12,326 I had finally found love. 769 00:56:12,494 --> 00:56:15,830 Nothing scared me and the future seemed bright. 770 00:56:16,457 --> 00:56:19,459 Markus was going to be a great writer. 771 00:56:21,128 --> 00:56:24,756 He'd read extracts of his play to me in his room. 772 00:56:37,102 --> 00:56:39,479 We were one. 773 00:57:01,168 --> 00:57:02,835 I got croissants, baby! 774 00:57:06,340 --> 00:57:09,008 Wait, I can explain. It's not what you think. 775 00:57:11,053 --> 00:57:13,513 Marjane, I love you! 776 00:57:14,056 --> 00:57:16,349 I love you! 777 00:57:21,105 --> 00:57:22,980 I can't find my brooch. 778 00:57:23,148 --> 00:57:25,650 I'm sure you've stoIen it. 779 00:57:26,068 --> 00:57:27,693 Not now. Leave me be. 780 00:57:27,861 --> 00:57:30,196 No! You won't get away with it... 781 00:57:30,364 --> 00:57:31,823 ...you thief! 782 00:57:31,990 --> 00:57:34,158 Go to hell! l detest you! 783 00:57:34,326 --> 00:57:37,286 You and your shitty dog! 784 00:57:38,997 --> 00:57:42,208 How dare you say that about Yuki? Where are you going? 785 00:57:43,085 --> 00:57:44,502 You won't get away! 786 00:57:44,670 --> 00:57:46,712 Go fuck yourself! 787 00:57:46,880 --> 00:57:49,507 You thief! Give me my brooch back! 788 00:57:49,675 --> 00:57:51,134 I'll call the police! 789 00:57:51,301 --> 00:57:53,219 Come back! 790 00:57:56,640 --> 00:57:58,516 What an idiot. 791 00:57:58,684 --> 00:58:00,893 That bastard fooled me. 792 00:58:01,812 --> 00:58:04,313 I'm an idiot. 793 00:58:04,481 --> 00:58:08,359 How did I fall in love with that pathetic, stingy prick? 794 00:58:08,527 --> 00:58:10,486 -Want a ride home? -Okay. 795 00:58:10,654 --> 00:58:14,031 I need to get gas. Shall we spIit it? 796 00:58:15,742 --> 00:58:17,743 And his breath smelled like shit! 797 00:58:17,911 --> 00:58:20,329 The jerk had a lousy personality. 798 00:58:22,332 --> 00:58:25,501 Damn! Are you crazy? My eye hurts! 799 00:58:25,669 --> 00:58:28,045 -Let me see, honey. -It's okay! 800 00:58:28,213 --> 00:58:30,339 Pretentious loser. Writer, my ass! 801 00:58:30,507 --> 00:58:33,050 His rotten play was a piece of shit. 802 00:58:36,013 --> 00:58:38,097 And he didn't have any balls. 803 00:58:38,265 --> 00:58:41,225 He didn't stand up to his mom for me. 804 00:58:46,773 --> 00:58:48,774 A real wimp. 805 00:58:48,942 --> 00:58:51,277 I always bought our hash too. 806 00:58:51,445 --> 00:58:54,447 That coward stayed in the car waiting for me! 807 00:58:54,615 --> 00:58:57,074 He didn't care if I got arrested. 808 00:58:59,453 --> 00:59:02,955 What an idiot I was. What an idiot.... 809 00:59:11,924 --> 00:59:14,383 That was my first night on the street. 810 00:59:14,551 --> 00:59:16,469 There were plenty more. 811 01:01:31,938 --> 01:01:35,649 A revolution had carried off part of my family. 812 01:01:35,817 --> 01:01:37,902 I had survived a war... 813 01:01:38,737 --> 01:01:41,614 ...but a banal love story nearly killed me. 814 01:01:43,825 --> 01:01:45,493 Are you okay? 815 01:01:47,704 --> 01:01:49,413 Are we awake now? 816 01:01:50,749 --> 01:01:53,376 You had a close call. 817 01:01:53,543 --> 01:01:56,295 You're lucky we found you in that cold. 818 01:01:56,463 --> 01:01:58,255 You have bronchitis. 819 01:01:58,423 --> 01:02:02,468 I forbid you to smoke a single cigarette. 820 01:02:02,636 --> 01:02:04,470 -Your Iast name? -Satrapi. 821 01:02:04,638 --> 01:02:06,764 -First name? -Marjane. 822 01:02:07,974 --> 01:02:10,101 -Where do you live? -In Iran. 823 01:02:10,268 --> 01:02:12,144 In Iran? 824 01:02:12,646 --> 01:02:14,271 Can I make a phone call? 825 01:02:15,148 --> 01:02:16,982 -Hello? -Dad? 826 01:02:17,150 --> 01:02:19,402 Marjane? Is that you? 827 01:02:19,569 --> 01:02:22,655 We were so worried. No news in two months! 828 01:02:22,823 --> 01:02:25,449 Dad, can I come home? 829 01:02:25,617 --> 01:02:27,034 Of course. 830 01:02:27,202 --> 01:02:29,203 Promise me, no questions. 831 01:02:29,371 --> 01:02:30,996 I promise. 832 01:02:31,706 --> 01:02:33,457 Here's your mother. 833 01:02:34,167 --> 01:02:35,376 Marjane? 834 01:02:36,253 --> 01:02:37,753 Mom, don't cry, please. 835 01:02:37,921 --> 01:02:40,589 Come home, we're waiting for you. 836 01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:43,676 -Mom.... -No one will ask you anything. 837 01:02:43,885 --> 01:02:45,511 We promise. 838 01:02:54,688 --> 01:02:56,772 Any forbidden goods, sister? 839 01:02:56,940 --> 01:02:59,358 Pork, alcohol, playing cards, music... 840 01:02:59,526 --> 01:03:01,735 ...films, fashion, porn? 841 01:03:01,903 --> 01:03:03,654 No, sir. 842 01:03:04,281 --> 01:03:05,698 Fix your veiI. 843 01:03:06,283 --> 01:03:07,783 Yes, sir. 844 01:03:08,368 --> 01:03:10,369 You may go. 845 01:03:18,879 --> 01:03:21,922 Look! It's Marji! My little girl.... 846 01:03:22,090 --> 01:03:23,549 I didn't recognize you. 847 01:03:23,717 --> 01:03:25,384 -You're here. -You've grown. 848 01:03:25,552 --> 01:03:27,511 You're here. 849 01:03:37,022 --> 01:03:40,733 The next day, I saw the mountains. It had snowed. 850 01:03:40,901 --> 01:03:44,862 My father wondered if he needed snow chains to go to work. 851 01:03:45,530 --> 01:03:49,408 We had breakfast together as we used to. 852 01:03:49,868 --> 01:03:53,037 My mother made me my favorite omelet. 853 01:03:53,413 --> 01:03:56,332 Nothing had changed but, deep down, l knew... 854 01:03:56,500 --> 01:03:58,501 ...nothing would be like before. 855 01:03:58,668 --> 01:04:01,086 We talked about this and that. 856 01:04:01,338 --> 01:04:05,090 They respected my wishes and asked nothing about Vienna. 857 01:04:05,258 --> 01:04:10,095 I was anxious but also believed that the nightmare was behind us. 858 01:04:11,181 --> 01:04:14,850 The future could be brighter now that the war was over. 859 01:04:15,018 --> 01:04:17,645 The war is over. That's true. 860 01:04:17,812 --> 01:04:19,605 But now it's almost worse. 861 01:04:19,773 --> 01:04:22,608 PeopIe don't know why we had a war. 862 01:04:22,776 --> 01:04:25,569 Let her breathe. She just got back. 863 01:04:25,737 --> 01:04:27,947 It's all right, Mom. 864 01:04:31,117 --> 01:04:33,244 The West sold weapons to both sides... 865 01:04:33,411 --> 01:04:37,289 ...and we stupidly played their cynical game. 866 01:04:37,874 --> 01:04:40,000 Eight years of war for nothing. 867 01:04:40,544 --> 01:04:43,128 A million dead for nothing. 868 01:04:44,256 --> 01:04:47,508 The last days were terrible. 869 01:04:47,676 --> 01:04:52,513 One month before the armistice, Iraq bombed Tehran every day... 870 01:04:53,807 --> 01:04:56,433 ...as if to wipe it off the map. 871 01:04:56,601 --> 01:04:59,436 Towards the end, the regime got scared... 872 01:04:59,604 --> 01:05:03,941 ...because an opposition army had entered from Iraq. 873 01:05:04,109 --> 01:05:08,779 The government feared the threat posed by political prisoners. 874 01:05:08,947 --> 01:05:13,033 The state adopted a radical solution to the problem. 875 01:05:13,201 --> 01:05:15,411 It gave the prisoners a choice. 876 01:05:15,579 --> 01:05:17,663 Either they give up their ideas... 877 01:05:17,831 --> 01:05:20,666 ...swear loyalty to the regime... 878 01:05:20,834 --> 01:05:23,252 ...and do their time... 879 01:05:23,420 --> 01:05:25,546 ...or they wouId be executed. 880 01:05:29,342 --> 01:05:32,511 The majority of them were executed. 881 01:05:42,355 --> 01:05:46,525 Now they name streets after the war martyrs. 882 01:05:46,693 --> 01:05:50,195 That's all the families have left: street names. 883 01:05:52,324 --> 01:05:57,578 Walking in Tehran now is like walking through a cemetery. 884 01:06:14,888 --> 01:06:16,555 Lord, you've grown! 885 01:06:16,723 --> 01:06:19,183 You'll grab God's balls soon! 886 01:06:19,351 --> 01:06:21,226 Grandma! 887 01:06:22,062 --> 01:06:25,731 So tell me everything. How was Vienna? 888 01:06:25,899 --> 01:06:28,484 Well, it was different.... 889 01:06:29,694 --> 01:06:33,322 -Remember Mina? -Sure, she's my cousin. 890 01:06:33,490 --> 01:06:36,158 She's married, with two kids. 891 01:06:37,202 --> 01:06:38,577 As dumb as ever. 892 01:06:39,120 --> 01:06:40,579 You remember Shila? 893 01:06:40,747 --> 01:06:42,539 -Yes. -She's an ugly cow. 894 01:06:43,124 --> 01:06:46,752 Her face is so hairy. She's like a gorilla. 895 01:06:46,920 --> 01:06:48,587 And you remember Modjeh? 896 01:06:48,755 --> 01:06:50,673 I remember everyone. 897 01:06:50,840 --> 01:06:53,592 She got divorced. ApparentIy, he had a tiny dick. 898 01:06:53,760 --> 01:06:55,636 Or so Shari says. 899 01:06:55,804 --> 01:06:58,013 Well, she told Mehri who told me. 900 01:06:59,557 --> 01:07:01,266 You'll see them soon. 901 01:07:02,394 --> 01:07:04,395 -Oh, no. -Yes. 902 01:07:10,777 --> 01:07:13,112 You must speak good German now. 903 01:07:13,279 --> 01:07:14,530 Yes, a Iittle. 904 01:07:14,698 --> 01:07:17,157 I can say, "Ich liebe dich." 905 01:07:17,951 --> 01:07:22,621 Vienna reminds me of Empress Sissi. Did you meet Romy Schneider? 906 01:07:23,957 --> 01:07:26,750 Marjane, stars shine in the sky... 907 01:07:26,918 --> 01:07:28,460 ...and you shine in my heart. 908 01:07:30,130 --> 01:07:33,757 You Iook like a nun. Who'd guess you were in Europe? 909 01:07:33,925 --> 01:07:34,967 You think so? 910 01:07:35,135 --> 01:07:37,469 You must have loads to tell us. 911 01:07:37,637 --> 01:07:39,054 Not really. 912 01:07:39,597 --> 01:07:42,224 How were the Vienna nightclubs? 913 01:07:42,392 --> 01:07:46,311 I didn't reaIIy go to nightclubs. I don't like them. 914 01:07:46,479 --> 01:07:47,479 What? 915 01:07:47,689 --> 01:07:50,274 -Ever slept with a guy? -Yes. 916 01:07:50,442 --> 01:07:52,568 -Is it good? -It depends on the guy. 917 01:07:52,736 --> 01:07:55,612 What? You've slept with more than one? 918 01:07:55,822 --> 01:07:57,823 Enroll in a prep class. 919 01:07:57,991 --> 01:07:59,491 Get your nose fixed. 920 01:07:59,659 --> 01:08:02,161 -Be an astronaut. -Dress better. 921 01:08:19,345 --> 01:08:23,182 It's 90 degrees out there! I'm sick of this thing! 922 01:08:23,349 --> 01:08:24,641 Damn hairdresser... 923 01:08:25,685 --> 01:08:27,352 ...you're unworthy of my son. 924 01:08:27,854 --> 01:08:30,022 HeIIo, Anahita. 925 01:08:32,025 --> 01:08:33,692 Marjane just went out. 926 01:08:33,860 --> 01:08:35,360 Okay, I'll tell her. 927 01:08:35,695 --> 01:08:36,987 Goodbye. 928 01:08:37,530 --> 01:08:39,948 You can't watch TV all day long. 929 01:08:40,116 --> 01:08:42,493 Didn't you want to take that exam? 930 01:08:44,788 --> 01:08:47,998 You're wasting the best years of your Iife. 931 01:08:48,333 --> 01:08:50,834 See people. Get a change of scenery. 932 01:08:51,002 --> 01:08:52,211 They all piss me off. 933 01:08:52,378 --> 01:08:54,463 There must be someone you Iike. 934 01:08:54,631 --> 01:08:57,549 Just one among the 7 million here! 935 01:08:59,093 --> 01:09:02,554 Yes, there was Kia, an old childhood friend. 936 01:09:03,640 --> 01:09:06,517 When I saw him, I understood Grandma's words. 937 01:09:06,684 --> 01:09:08,060 He's nearly dead. 938 01:09:08,269 --> 01:09:10,062 Kia had been to war. 939 01:09:10,230 --> 01:09:13,232 He'd lost an arm and a leg. 940 01:09:13,399 --> 01:09:15,526 I had fun with him. 941 01:09:15,902 --> 01:09:19,863 We even laughed. I realized my problems weren't that bad. 942 01:09:21,199 --> 01:09:25,744 His whole life is ruined but he can stiII laugh. 943 01:09:27,205 --> 01:09:30,374 I suppose that's the only way to deal with it. 944 01:09:31,918 --> 01:09:35,045 I keep telling myseIf that, but l can't do it. 945 01:09:35,421 --> 01:09:37,130 It's unbearable. 946 01:09:37,298 --> 01:09:40,509 My life weighs down on me, but who can I talk to? 947 01:09:40,677 --> 01:09:42,344 You understand? 948 01:09:43,555 --> 01:09:45,722 Everyone around me has suffered. 949 01:09:45,890 --> 01:09:50,102 I was a stranger in Austria and now l'm one in my own country. 950 01:09:50,812 --> 01:09:55,524 Your condition has a name. Depression. 951 01:09:56,359 --> 01:09:58,527 Effective treatment exists. 952 01:09:58,695 --> 01:10:01,113 I'll give you some pills. 953 01:10:16,254 --> 01:10:18,255 Sure you won't come with us? 954 01:10:19,340 --> 01:10:20,716 The sea air will help. 955 01:10:20,884 --> 01:10:24,553 No, I want to be alone. Don't worry. 956 01:11:54,143 --> 01:11:56,186 Why are you here, my dear? 957 01:11:56,813 --> 01:11:58,355 Well, I'm dead. 958 01:11:58,523 --> 01:12:01,316 Don't you know your time hasn't come? 959 01:12:01,818 --> 01:12:05,570 -It hasn't? -You have to pull yourself together. 960 01:12:05,738 --> 01:12:07,739 Yes! He's right for once! 961 01:12:08,366 --> 01:12:10,826 You have a lot to do. Get moving! 962 01:12:15,081 --> 01:12:17,582 Go and do what you have to do. 963 01:12:20,670 --> 01:12:23,588 Remember, the struggle continues! Right? 964 01:12:23,756 --> 01:12:26,091 Yeah, the struggle continues. 965 01:13:33,910 --> 01:13:37,204 Tehran 1 992 966 01:13:41,501 --> 01:13:43,627 -I'm starving. -Haven't you eaten? 967 01:13:43,795 --> 01:13:45,629 The idiot's on a diet. 968 01:13:45,797 --> 01:13:47,130 You're crazy. 969 01:13:47,298 --> 01:13:49,091 She got a copy of Vogue. 970 01:13:49,759 --> 01:13:52,594 She reads it all the time. 971 01:13:55,348 --> 01:13:57,432 You've caught his eye. 972 01:13:57,600 --> 01:13:58,975 You're embarrassing me. 973 01:13:59,811 --> 01:14:02,521 We'll now talk about Botticelli... 974 01:14:02,688 --> 01:14:05,690 ...and, in particular, The Birth of Venus. 975 01:14:06,317 --> 01:14:09,986 We could also call this painting Spring... 976 01:14:10,154 --> 01:14:13,782 ...Iike Botticelli's other allegory in the Uffizi Gallery. 977 01:14:13,950 --> 01:14:15,158 In this painting.... 978 01:14:15,326 --> 01:14:16,868 You there! 979 01:14:17,036 --> 01:14:18,870 What's so funny? 980 01:14:22,875 --> 01:14:25,210 Want to bet I'll take my veil off? 981 01:14:25,378 --> 01:14:27,546 -Sure. -Come on, how much? 982 01:14:27,713 --> 01:14:29,047 Four hundred tomans. 983 01:14:29,966 --> 01:14:31,341 Go on. 984 01:14:41,561 --> 01:14:45,730 In the early 1990s, the age of great ideals was over. 985 01:14:45,898 --> 01:14:50,986 After the Revolution, so many students were imprisoned... 986 01:14:51,154 --> 01:14:53,196 ...we didn't dare discuss politics. 987 01:14:54,615 --> 01:14:56,825 The war was behind us at last. 988 01:14:56,993 --> 01:15:01,121 We were so eager for happiness, we forgot we weren't free. 989 01:16:01,682 --> 01:16:04,142 -Is that any way to dress? -You hear me? 990 01:16:04,310 --> 01:16:05,352 Beat it! 991 01:16:13,903 --> 01:16:16,863 -Grandma, you're here? -Yes, I came to see you. 992 01:16:19,242 --> 01:16:21,952 You're all dolled up! 993 01:16:22,662 --> 01:16:24,246 Are you in Iove? 994 01:16:24,413 --> 01:16:26,748 Yes, I was meeting him earlier. 995 01:16:26,916 --> 01:16:30,377 The Guardians turned up. I had a close call. 996 01:16:31,462 --> 01:16:32,921 Look how I'm made up! 997 01:16:33,381 --> 01:16:34,923 I didn't know what to do. 998 01:16:35,091 --> 01:16:37,467 But a guy was staring at me. 999 01:16:37,635 --> 01:16:41,930 My only soIution was to play the poor, defenseless girl. 1000 01:16:42,682 --> 01:16:45,016 -Brother.... -Yes, sister. 1001 01:16:45,184 --> 01:16:47,143 A man just insuIted me. 1002 01:16:47,311 --> 01:16:50,355 Where is the bastard? We'll shut him up. 1003 01:16:50,523 --> 01:16:53,149 That's him on the steps there! 1004 01:16:53,317 --> 01:16:54,943 Shame on you. 1005 01:16:55,111 --> 01:16:58,613 Got a mother? A sister? What if someone insulted them? 1006 01:17:00,950 --> 01:17:05,120 I didn't do anything! I swear, on my mother's life! 1007 01:17:05,288 --> 01:17:08,498 -What did they do to him? -They arrested him. 1008 01:17:08,666 --> 01:17:11,459 -You find that funny? -Yes, don't you? 1009 01:17:11,627 --> 01:17:15,505 You're a selfish bitch, that's what I think! 1010 01:17:20,094 --> 01:17:21,761 Grandma, I had no choice. 1011 01:17:21,929 --> 01:17:25,473 You had a choice! Everyone has a choice! 1012 01:17:25,641 --> 01:17:28,143 Everyone always has a choice! 1013 01:17:29,645 --> 01:17:33,982 Your grandfather spent years in jaiI for defending the innocent. 1014 01:17:34,400 --> 01:17:36,443 And your Uncle Anoush! 1015 01:17:36,610 --> 01:17:38,903 Have you forgotten why he died? 1016 01:17:40,072 --> 01:17:41,906 What have I taught you? 1017 01:17:42,533 --> 01:17:44,409 Integrity! 1018 01:17:45,286 --> 01:17:48,413 Does that word mean anything to you? 1019 01:17:51,208 --> 01:17:52,500 Shame on you! 1020 01:18:00,509 --> 01:18:03,678 The lady with the shoulder bag, stop running. 1021 01:18:03,971 --> 01:18:07,098 The lady with the bag, stop running! 1022 01:18:07,266 --> 01:18:08,933 Hey, you, don't run! 1023 01:18:12,897 --> 01:18:14,564 Why are you running? 1024 01:18:14,732 --> 01:18:16,524 I'm late for my class! 1025 01:18:16,692 --> 01:18:18,777 Maybe, but you mustn't run. 1026 01:18:19,403 --> 01:18:23,573 When you run, your behind moves in an obscene way. 1027 01:18:24,283 --> 01:18:26,326 So don't look at my ass! 1028 01:18:41,717 --> 01:18:45,011 This is crazy. It's the same from every angle. 1029 01:18:45,304 --> 01:18:48,681 An anatomy class? AII you can see is her big nose. 1030 01:18:48,849 --> 01:18:50,392 You must all go... 1031 01:18:50,768 --> 01:18:53,019 ...to the main campus immediately. 1032 01:18:53,354 --> 01:18:56,356 AII absentees will be barred for two weeks. 1033 01:19:00,361 --> 01:19:02,862 We simply cannot behave badly. 1034 01:19:03,030 --> 01:19:05,907 Our martyrs' blood nourished our revolution. 1035 01:19:06,075 --> 01:19:10,787 Indecent behavior scorns those who gave their lives for us. 1036 01:19:10,996 --> 01:19:13,665 And so I'd like the young ladies here... 1037 01:19:13,833 --> 01:19:17,168 ...to wear narrower trousers and longer headscarves. 1038 01:19:17,336 --> 01:19:21,005 They should cover their hair and not use make-up. 1039 01:19:21,173 --> 01:19:22,799 Any questions? 1040 01:19:22,967 --> 01:19:24,634 If not, the meeting is over. 1041 01:19:24,802 --> 01:19:25,927 Yes? 1042 01:19:26,095 --> 01:19:29,222 You talk about our scarves and trousers... 1043 01:19:29,390 --> 01:19:31,516 ...you say we use makeup, etc. 1044 01:19:31,684 --> 01:19:34,727 As an art student, I'm often in the studio. 1045 01:19:34,895 --> 01:19:37,522 I need to move freely in order to draw. 1046 01:19:37,690 --> 01:19:40,859 A longer scarf would hinder me. 1047 01:19:41,026 --> 01:19:45,947 You say our trousers are too wide even though they hide our shape. 1048 01:19:46,115 --> 01:19:48,408 Since these trousers are the fashion right now... 1049 01:19:48,576 --> 01:19:51,995 ...is religion defending our integrity... 1050 01:19:52,163 --> 01:19:54,539 ...or is it opposed to fashion? 1051 01:19:55,207 --> 01:19:57,959 You criticize us, yet our brothers here... 1052 01:19:58,127 --> 01:20:00,378 ...have different hair and cIothes. 1053 01:20:00,546 --> 01:20:04,007 Sometimes we can even make out their underwear. 1054 01:20:04,175 --> 01:20:06,468 Why, as a woman... 1055 01:20:06,635 --> 01:20:09,804 ...should their tight clothes have no effect on me... 1056 01:20:09,972 --> 01:20:12,724 ...while a shorter headscarf arouses them? 1057 01:20:16,145 --> 01:20:20,273 Good girl. That's like chopping their tiny dicks off. 1058 01:20:21,442 --> 01:20:25,528 Take that hood off. It makes me claustrophobic. 1059 01:20:25,696 --> 01:20:27,906 I forget I'm wearing it. 1060 01:20:29,825 --> 01:20:31,451 Never forget that. 1061 01:20:31,619 --> 01:20:35,163 Fear lulls our minds to sleep. 1062 01:20:35,372 --> 01:20:38,082 It turns us into cowards as weII. 1063 01:20:38,709 --> 01:20:42,128 You showed guts. l'm proud of you. 1064 01:20:45,674 --> 01:20:47,258 -I want to leave. -To go where? 1065 01:20:47,426 --> 01:20:49,802 Who cares. The USA or Europe. 1066 01:20:49,970 --> 01:20:51,387 Where in Europe? 1067 01:20:51,555 --> 01:20:53,389 Anywhere. I'm sick of Iran. 1068 01:20:53,891 --> 01:20:56,184 -What about us? -You'll come too. 1069 01:20:56,352 --> 01:20:58,603 I don't want to Ieave. 1070 01:20:58,896 --> 01:21:00,813 You're still nostalgic. 1071 01:21:00,981 --> 01:21:03,691 You'll soon be sick of people's meddIing. 1072 01:21:04,235 --> 01:21:07,278 Maybe, but in the West nobody cares if you die on the street. 1073 01:21:08,447 --> 01:21:10,240 Don't worry. 1074 01:21:11,283 --> 01:21:12,951 We'll manage somehow. 1075 01:21:18,958 --> 01:21:21,626 What's your relationship with this man? 1076 01:21:22,920 --> 01:21:24,254 You know what happens now. 1077 01:21:24,421 --> 01:21:28,049 We call your parents. They pay a fine or you get whipped. 1078 01:21:38,185 --> 01:21:42,605 When your mother and I were 1 5, we'd waIk hand in hand. 1079 01:21:45,150 --> 01:21:47,443 It was in this same country. 1080 01:21:50,906 --> 01:21:55,410 This is the way things are now, my daughter. 1081 01:21:55,661 --> 01:21:58,121 You must be careful from now on. 1082 01:21:58,289 --> 01:22:01,791 You should avoid being together in public. 1083 01:22:13,512 --> 01:22:16,014 It's impossible. We can't go anywhere. 1084 01:22:16,181 --> 01:22:19,642 We're like prisoners. What kind of life is this? 1085 01:22:19,810 --> 01:22:20,852 Yeah. 1086 01:22:21,645 --> 01:22:23,271 We should get married. 1087 01:22:24,565 --> 01:22:26,024 Well? 1088 01:22:50,841 --> 01:22:52,925 -Have you been crying, Mom? -No. 1089 01:22:56,555 --> 01:23:00,558 I wanted you to be independent, educated, cultured. 1090 01:23:00,726 --> 01:23:02,769 Now you're marrying at 21 ! 1091 01:23:03,479 --> 01:23:07,398 I want you to Ieave Iran, to be free and emancipated! 1092 01:23:07,650 --> 01:23:11,486 Mom, trust me. I know what I'm doing. 1093 01:23:11,654 --> 01:23:14,614 One year later 1094 01:23:22,790 --> 01:23:24,582 -Seen my car keys? -Huh? 1095 01:23:24,750 --> 01:23:26,584 My car keys! 1096 01:23:26,752 --> 01:23:29,087 -I left them on the table. -No idea. 1097 01:23:32,591 --> 01:23:34,967 They were just there. 1098 01:23:56,365 --> 01:23:58,700 -We share nothing. -You're a great match. 1099 01:23:58,867 --> 01:24:00,576 The perfect couple. 1100 01:24:00,744 --> 01:24:02,120 Perfect, my ass! 1101 01:24:02,788 --> 01:24:04,539 Do you want my photo? 1102 01:24:06,542 --> 01:24:07,792 Jerk! 1103 01:24:07,960 --> 01:24:10,962 You used to say how much in love you were. 1104 01:24:11,130 --> 01:24:14,006 It's easy to be in love three hours a week. 1105 01:24:14,174 --> 01:24:16,384 Not when you share the same home. 1106 01:24:16,552 --> 01:24:19,429 SureIy you're not getting divorced? 1107 01:24:20,639 --> 01:24:22,140 I don't know. 1108 01:24:22,307 --> 01:24:25,143 My sister left her husband last year. 1109 01:24:26,562 --> 01:24:28,896 As soon as she was divorced... 1110 01:24:29,064 --> 01:24:32,066 ...every man around wanted to sleep with her. 1111 01:24:32,234 --> 01:24:34,152 The butcher made advances. 1112 01:24:34,319 --> 01:24:35,987 Then the baker too. 1113 01:24:36,155 --> 01:24:37,488 The grocer. 1114 01:24:37,656 --> 01:24:39,615 And even beggars! 1115 01:24:40,409 --> 01:24:43,786 Men all think their thing is irresistible... 1116 01:24:43,954 --> 01:24:47,999 ...and that a divorcée won't refuse since she's not a virgin. 1117 01:24:50,836 --> 01:24:53,129 If life isn't hell, stay with him. 1118 01:25:04,850 --> 01:25:06,893 What's got you in such a state? 1119 01:25:07,060 --> 01:25:08,144 Forgive me. 1120 01:25:08,353 --> 01:25:11,230 Of course. But what has made you so sad? 1121 01:25:11,732 --> 01:25:14,609 Grandma. It's terrible. 1122 01:25:14,777 --> 01:25:16,861 What's so terrible? 1123 01:25:17,029 --> 01:25:20,281 I don't love Reza anymore. 1124 01:25:20,449 --> 01:25:22,784 I think we're going to separate. 1125 01:25:24,203 --> 01:25:28,372 So that's all it is? I thought someone had died. 1126 01:25:28,999 --> 01:25:31,042 You're out of your mind. 1127 01:25:31,210 --> 01:25:34,629 You do this to me, with my weak heart! 1128 01:25:34,797 --> 01:25:38,716 AII these tears over a divorce! 1129 01:25:43,806 --> 01:25:45,389 Listen to me. 1130 01:25:45,724 --> 01:25:48,392 I did it 55 years ago... 1131 01:25:48,560 --> 01:25:51,813 ...and no one got divorced back then. 1132 01:25:51,980 --> 01:25:55,817 I knew I'd be happier alone than with some jerk. 1133 01:25:55,984 --> 01:25:58,152 -But-- -There's no "but." 1134 01:25:58,529 --> 01:26:01,405 The first marriage is practice for the second. 1135 01:26:01,573 --> 01:26:05,034 You'll be happier next time round. 1136 01:26:10,290 --> 01:26:13,084 You're crying because you were wrong. 1137 01:26:13,252 --> 01:26:16,587 It's hard admitting your mistakes, hmm? 1138 01:29:02,295 --> 01:29:04,213 Where were you? 1139 01:29:04,381 --> 01:29:06,048 Why didn't you call? 1140 01:29:07,551 --> 01:29:11,137 -Nima is dead. -What? 1141 01:29:11,680 --> 01:29:13,889 Nima is dead. 1142 01:29:17,102 --> 01:29:18,269 I'm leaving you. 1143 01:29:22,607 --> 01:29:24,942 It was time for me to leave. 1144 01:29:25,110 --> 01:29:27,403 I decided to go to France. 1145 01:29:27,571 --> 01:29:31,198 I had to wait three months for a visa. 1146 01:29:32,701 --> 01:29:35,661 I went to the Caspian Sea with my Grandma... 1147 01:29:35,829 --> 01:29:39,123 ...to fill my lungs with its special air. 1148 01:29:40,751 --> 01:29:43,502 An air you find nowhere else. 1149 01:29:52,971 --> 01:29:57,475 I promised my grandfather I'd make him proud. 1150 01:30:03,148 --> 01:30:07,109 Finally, I went to the prison where Uncle Anoush lay... 1151 01:30:07,277 --> 01:30:10,446 ...somewhere among thousands of other innocents. 1152 01:30:10,614 --> 01:30:14,325 I swore to him to remain as honest as possible. 1153 01:30:29,674 --> 01:30:31,759 Then came the day I left. 1154 01:30:32,677 --> 01:30:34,887 My father cried as usual. 1155 01:30:39,559 --> 01:30:41,852 You're going for good. You're free. 1156 01:30:42,020 --> 01:30:44,063 Today's Iran is not for you. 1157 01:30:44,231 --> 01:30:46,023 I forbid you to come back. 1158 01:30:46,191 --> 01:30:47,858 Yes, Mom. 1159 01:30:48,026 --> 01:30:51,570 -Grandma.... -My littIe girl. 1160 01:31:11,550 --> 01:31:14,260 I never saw my grandmother again. 1161 01:31:15,679 --> 01:31:17,596 She died shortly thereafter. 1162 01:31:18,974 --> 01:31:21,225 Freedom always has a price. 1163 01:32:08,315 --> 01:32:09,773 Terrible weather. 1164 01:32:12,277 --> 01:32:13,903 Where are you coming from? 1165 01:32:16,114 --> 01:32:17,489 Iran. 1166 01:32:20,118 --> 01:32:23,704 Grandma, you smell so good. How do you do it? 1167 01:32:23,872 --> 01:32:26,957 I pick jasmine flowers every morning. 1168 01:32:27,125 --> 01:32:30,085 When I dress, I slip them inside my bra. 1169 01:32:30,295 --> 01:32:32,922 That way, I always smell good. 1170 01:32:33,089 --> 01:32:35,925 Wow! That's great!