PERSEPOLIS Amnesty International Film Workshop

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How are Marjane and other women affected by the Islamic revolution? Theatrical release poster Thinking about the film 1

What human rights are the Iranian people in general denied under the Shah and after the Islamic revolution? Thinking about the film 2

In the film how do Iranian citizens get around the rules imposed on them? Thinking about the film 3

What problems does Marjane encounter in the West (Vienna)? Thinking about the film 4

Discuss the film with your neighbours, and think of either: 1. A Question 2. A Fact or 3. A Feeling AFTER THE FILM – Warm up activity

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