1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the
screening.
In
class, and in reading the text, we have discussed the significance of sounds
and camera angles. The scenes in Persepolis
uses distinct sounds to intensify the story. Similar to Juno, certain sounds are louder or more intense in some scenes in
order to display the significance of the moment. Also, many scenes where
Marjane is feeling intense emotion are accompanied by closed in camera angle. The
scenes are more zoomed in and her eyes and face dominate the screen.
2) Find a related article and summarize the content
This
article discusses how Persepolis is “a
simple story told by simple means.” However, this does not mean it wasn’t a
powerful story. The article talks about how Marjane’s story is fierce and
intense. She lives a life full of hardships that most people could never dream
of surviving. The article also discusses the interesting technique that brought
her story to life. The animation brought out the intensity in her story.
3) Apply the article to the film screened in class.
This
article goes on to discuss how Persepolis
is “frequently somber, but also whimsical and daring....a perfects resistance
[to those] who insist the world can only be seen in black and white.” The article reviews how the film tells the agonizing story of Marjane's unstable and heartbreaking upbringing.
4) Write a critical analysis of the film, including your
personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussions,
text material and the article.
Persepolis is a powerful film that tells a moving story of a young
woman whose life is more harrowing than most could ever imagine. Marjane
suffers great loss, traumatizing experiences all at a very young age. Her world
and her family literally falling apart around her. She witnesses repressive tyranny
first hand and refuses to remain silent at this injustice. She is a strong
outspoken woman in a society where that is a dangerous quality to have.
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