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Title: PERSEPOLIS: Where has the glory gone?
Review: PERSEPOLIS is an Iranian animated feature available from Amazon. This is a poignant animation which captures all the pathos and disruption which the Iranian revolution brought about for many people as observed by a child who tries to come to terms with the disillusioning effects she sees taking place in the lives of those around her. As she grows up and has to deal with loss and the disaffection resulting from the stultifying effect of living in a police state where everyone is under constant surveillance, she perseveres to find meaning in her existence and comfort from her culture. The choice of "Persepolis", as its title, suggests that the glorious period of the Archaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE) can still be an inspiration to Iranians today. The remarkable cultural achievements of that empire and its cultivation of the first internationalism may well challenge the mediocrity and bland face of Persia today.Persepolis
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