Persepolis | Official Trailer (2007)

Persepolis is the poignant story of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It is through the eyes of precocious and outspoken nine year old Marjane that we see a people's hopes dashed as fundamentalists take power
forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands. Clever and fearless, she outsmarts the "social guardians" and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden. Yet when her uncle is senselessly executed and as bombs fall around Tehran in the Iran/Iraq war, the daily fear that permeates life in Iran is palpable.
As she gets older, Marjane's boldness causes her parents to worry over her
continued safety. And so, at age fourteen, they make the difficult decision to send her to school in Austria. Vulnerable and alone in a strange land, she endures the typical ordeals of a teenager. In addition, Marjane has to combat being equated with the religious fundamentalism and extremism she fled her country to escape. Over time, she gains acceptance, and even experiences love, but after high school she finds herself alone and horribly homesick.
Though it means putting on the veil and living in a tyrannical society, Marjane decides to return to Iran to be close to her family. After a difficult period of adjustment, she enters art school and marries, all the while continuing to speak out against the hypocrisy she witnesses. At age 24, she realizes that while she is deeply Iranian, she cannot live in Iran. She then makes the heartbreaking decision to leave her homeland for France, optimistic about her future, shaped indelibly by her past.

[@alexbadila1]

Okay, whose bright idea was it to put white subtitles on a white background?

[@iopenpacks]

Alex Badila ikr

[@lowlowseesee]

+Alex Badila i think they did that because the film features a shit ton of black. i could be wrong though, im still in the process of watching this one

[@LotsaJunk]

You're right.

[@DatuArtist]

Could've used yellow

[@DanyPell]

They should have put a black background but not totally opaque, give it like 50% transparency and it would make the thing a lot easier to read right there.

[@elizabeth4689]

A teacher showed this to us in high school and I've never forgotten it. The art is so chilling.

[@symbioticwolfkat1374]

Was it in Franklin high school?

[@Jed_Elias]

I only read the 1st book in high school, I seeked out the film on my own, but I’m sure this would’ve been great for all students to watch.

[@danielleballsackguy7374]

Sequel? Please?

[@hayeonlee757]

But it isn't real.... it doesn't show our real history

[@aden-lj7wb]

same! my senior years.

[@sk8jerker]

I don't know how I found this film. A few years ago it was just on TV on some random channel and I was bored so I watched it, thinking it was a cartoon. Turned out to be a movie like nothing I'd ever seen before and showed me the true power of animation. Only now do I realize it was probably a huge influence on my desire to become an animator. Glad I finally discovered it's name. :)

[@emcvideoproductions500]

I want to be an animator. Except I was inspired by lots of cartoons and animated movies growing up.

[@lowlowseesee]

+sk8jerker i found it as a trailer from a film i got from the library. one of many great things i find by accident. one of my favorites for sure

[@modest_mind2526]

I found it on HBO, didn't even know it was dubbed into English from French until I saw this trailer now some 8 years later. Might have been Showtime ...

[@waterskin7]

i found it on a blog post called " books that should be adapted into movies "

[@MrGamelover23]

@@waterskin7 oh the irony.

[@aishag3476]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME I READ THE BOOK AT LEAST 10 TIMES ONLY TO REALIZE THERE WAS A MOVIE THE WHOLE TIME

[@massieroman4082]

Aisha G omg same!!!!

[@bigboi3316]

Hehehe got a project on it is it like a one for one adaptation? HeheheheheHEHEHE AH HA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@purplearies9746]

It was for school and I had to read both but SAME

[@Los_HermanitosCruz]

Same

[@Haseo92]

I recall seeing commercials to this often about 10+ years ago

[@johnthecloud]

It's a masterpiece. It should be compulsory watching in every school in the world, if only to show that Iranian people are human beings with the same feelings and desires as everyone else. The animation and the graphic novel transcend their mediums, and yet that's what makes it accessible to all.

[@tibianelnair8714]

???? Westerners 😒

[@johnthecloud]

@@tibianelnair8714 I guess so. Most of the media and art that filters down to me is western. I do try and see more world cinema though.

[@tibianelnair8714]

@@johnthecloud lawd if u think this is good media and representation might as well turn on Fox News

[@johnthecloud]

@@tibianelnair8714 can you explain why you feel that way about it?

[@LDillon]

@@tibianelnair8714 Tibian, I'd be interested to learn more about your views here. Like John asked, could you explain what you believe is wrong with this particular media/representation?

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

This movie is so unique. It's not just that it's a serious animated film, or that it's about an understudied part of history, but in just how genuine it is. Beyond talking about the war; it explores the difficulties of growing up, family drama, depression, and all sorts of other parts of life. I can't think of many other films quite so earnest.

[@Nick-ft4dk]

U should read the books, they’re great

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

@@Nick-ft4dk I did after watching the movie actually. Its interesting what they chose to lwave on and what was cut.

[@Nick-ft4dk]

@@guyofminimalimportance7 nice I can’t wait to finish the movie I’m halfway through and had to pause lol

[@giannispas]

But her bracelet was still attached to something.... No scream in the world could have relieved my suffering and my anger. That's when I cried

[@MrFreeCookie]

I know! I'm an Atheist, but I can't stand these ignorant trolls (in the old sense) who blame every single problem on religion. They are usually just as irrational as the thing they rail against.

[@mircotrolsman2805]

@Selma Ahallaoui LOL

[@mircotrolsman2805]

"They are usually just as irrational as the thing they rail against. " Even if this claim was correct - u totally missed the point. "Militant" (Western) atheists/humanists do write provocative comments, Militant theists burn ppl at the stake, stone them to death or torture them ;)

[@Mahsamehr753]

Bcs religion is a good tool to justify wrongdoings. It's hard for irrelegious people to live under ISlamiC rules

[@yasmin9718]

If you take a look at history of Iran before the Islamic revolution (40 years ago) and now.. you can see how bad it affected the country and in general I don't see how forcing Persians or anyone in general to believe in Islam or any religion against their wills and utilizing it to have more power over them is not a huge problem to you...

[@DrKakentraunElPrestoZimbutsu]

Respect

[@wainetesfaye1237]

what's that? Michael Jackson!! Hahahahah the way she said it was funny

[@mr.yhatmi6960]

in the iran mark of machael jackson is illegal so its not funy

[@flying_duck_person3882]

Mr.Y Hatmi sorry fun police

[@OcnarfPro]

Jickael Mackson

[@TheSodorFilms]

This should of won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of 2007.

[@Jonathanest90s]

I don't know. I love Ratatouille as a winner but I think we should have a draw.

[@Sunsetblvd-gm7gd]

Imo this film is far superior than Ratatouille. Without any intention of demeaning Ratatouille, Persepolis is far richer in terms of storytelling and complexity of the issues it tackled. It's not technically groundbreaking, but i think its distinctive style of animation is what made it worked so well.

[@theskoolmustard00]

TheSodorFilms Disney/Pixar only won the award because its Disney/Pixar. they just automatically give it to them because the awards don't give a shit about animation

[@ALonelyWeeaboo]

The Skoolmustard he's right. Read the votes next Oscar season, they're publically available to everyone

[@billyesparza9735]

@@theskoolmustard00 *cough* Spiderverse *cough*

[@Sunsetblvd-gm7gd]

PUNK IS NOT DED

[@arianshabani1483]

Indira Iman punk sucks

[@mr.blueitachi5258]

Indira Iman Stfu u old fashion pig , punk died in the 90s

[@ayatollahkhamenei5014]

It is now lol

[@animemaniac2683]

Indira Iman actually she was into punk music when she was teenage, that was nearly 34 years ago

[@animemaniac2683]

MR. BLueITAChi ok, that’s really rude

[@Mo0204Na]

The saddest scene to me is when her dad holds her and Marji with her innocent face gives that laugh out of joy..You think of it as the happiest moment of your life, you think it's over and life will be good and ahhh so many hopes that are crashed so many laughs that turned to tears, so many prides that are smashed...And it doesn't get brilliant even if you leave the country because there are so much difficulties ahead...I have felt and experienced every little bit of the story....

[@doczirebeka8312]

The artsile is simple and clean, yet isn't too less. It's perfectly fitting for the whole atmosphere. I just finished this movie, and I loved it. This simply puts you down, and makes you listen with the same amount of attention to the whole thing, and it just speaks to you with the same amount of brutal, yet firm honesty. I LOVE IT.

[@63tbpatti]

The 2D factor is what gives this movie its depth and carries the scenes straight to the heart. I had to watch this for a class but found it to be a great movie. The black and white really add to the conflicts in the storyline. Marjane you did well!

[@danabarakat1816]

Just watched this a few days ago and I am touched and moved by this animated film! I cannot believe I hadn’t heard of it or the comics before now. It’s just beautiful, authentic, and nothing short of amazing! Please watch if you haven’t and you’ll also learn about history but in a great way.

[@lilray5470]

A well-made and catchy animated film, with a great and quite real depiction of a tragic historical event.

[@TheDreamCloud]

I always loved it when Marjane Satrapi drew herself without her veil. Those were the moments where you could see into the small little moments of freedom a young woman could have even under oppression.

[@911beats]

Why do you see people without a viel being Free? Did you know before in Iran under reza shah they FORCED women to Unviel and not wear a headscarf, is that freedom?

[@uzmakhan4658]

???

[@mskiara18]

I remember watching this film in high school, I love Persepolis. I am sure there are many sad stories like Marjane's in Iran to this day.

[@miztahfrawg]

READ THE BOOK. persepolis is a HUGE landmark for the comic medium, and shows what can be done in the comic book world without super hero cliches and fan service. best comic ever.

[@mathmo]

Maus by Art Spiegelman is also fantastic!

[@willking09]

​@mathmo Both are great. They push the medium in ways that the big US companies shy away from

[@Rindutti]

This movie changed my view of the culture in the middle-east and made me more interested in the religious revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. I'm tired of us western people not trying to understand the real situation. It's a great movie, mixed with both personal experiences as well with cruel reality and humor.

[@claraqaissami2181]

You should watch Capernaum by Nadine Labaki !! Words from a Lebanese.

[@ImBsal]

I just watched this, & I love the fact that she used to be a metalhead & purchased Iron Maiden tape \m/

[@juratory8876]

I just bought the 20th anniversary edition of the book today. So far, it's lived up to my expectations of it being a beautiful yet tragic story.

[@kasumikat]

my teachers recommended me to watch this animation for my animation assignment, it looks quite interesting and im thinking of picking up the comic too ^-^

[@TheWannaBees101]

+kasumikat Awesome comic, just finished it =) The movie trailer shows basically everything that happened in the comic except the comic was a lot sadder towards the end

+kasumikat good recomendation nothing more to say :- )

[@soulpointcomics]

You should! It's my favorite secular book!

[@milomlg885]

Yes! I think it's wonderful that they used the original comic illustrations.. A wonderful addition!

[@ccgdiana8152]

kasumikat you're teacher, is the fucking bomb!

[@asel711]

At last! Something worthy of spending 10 bucks on a movie. I was laughing and crying at the same time. Great story. Great movie. Cant wait for it to come out on a DVD. Definietly adding this to my collection.

[@UmidHasanov]

Knowing that Marjan comes from Northern Azerbaijan (South to the independent Republic of Azerbaijan, where the ethnic majority of the nation is basically the same) makes me kinda proud. And what an insight it provides to the near past of İran. A masterpiece

[@saratfkh8227]

Persians and Iranian ideas are truly incredible and praiseworthy!!!

[@Kirbo029]

I don't really understand your comment, but... It was ironic ?

[@user-fq7wr2vt5c]

@@Kirbo029 in what way?

[@masoomekokabi3105]

@@user-fq7wr2vt5c you mean stupid or really good?

[@emcvideoproductions500]

I definitely gotta take a look at this. It was nominated for an oscar, and it really shows.

[@verityandstu]

Just finished reading the book. Haven't seen the film yet, but the book was amazing. It's humbling to read what some children experience at the hands of adults. And it's not a pop against Islam per se (this just happens to be the context of Satrapi's upbringing - she's only presenting her experiences) - it's an expose of what happens when ideologies and desire for power consume people - be it religious or political.

[@YarikzBSS]

watched this in my english class.. needless to say it was quite an experience

[@jellyfarm]

i relate to this story even though im not muslim and don't have to wear a hood but her life in france was really close to what I experienced when I left my home to the US...Wonderful movie!

[@RockNRollRanter]

This book is a masterpiece. It is a touching and riveting look at the Islamic Revolution in Iran and how people were affected by it. I haven't seen the movie in its entirety, but I certainly want to.

[@mundosdiversos]

Esse filme virou um clássico ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️ Curiosidade: Esse filme concorreu no Oscar de melhor animação 🌟

[@chanuthgunawardene7579]

Who's studying this?

[@indahh4101]

Chanuth Gunawardene me 🥺

[@chanuthgunawardene7579]

@@indahh4101 Is it any good?

[@cptkrizzles8644]

@@chanuthgunawardene7579 one of the best out there as far as I am concerned, just go for it

[@asyapricilla9392]

This is my english class assignment :")

[@eggsbenedict7586]

Just finished reading the book for school

[@paprikafoxx8305]

this film has such a ghibli feel to it, its so good

[@maazypaaz]

Book was amazing, really wish they had english dubbing

[@Neville60001]

The dubbing's on the DVD.

[@ajallen9674]

Yep, on the DVD you can choose whether you want it in the original French or the English dub. I just loved the movie, even though I expected it to be in French. It's so beautiful and the plot keeps you at the edge of your seat. :)

[@KoshVader]

This is one of the films that is probably better dubbed so you can fully appreciate the animation.

[@emiliobello2429]

They do but the dubbing sucks

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

They actually got Iggy pop to voice the uncle in the beginning, which honestly seems like a really weird character to have a celebrity voice.

[@alexauclair1]

I just immediately rented this on KZbin movies . Just. Wow

[@aprilwearsgucci]

I saw this film recently and loved it. Everyone involved, well done.

[@Luke-tg2tl]

I was absolutely blown away by this movie. I will never forget it.

[@eater0fput0]

I read Persepolis II for my Literature class, and I have to say it was really good. I got to see the film though since we were only given selected chapters.

[@MrsLovett112]

I absolutely loved this film! Finally watched it. It was so touching and funny in some parts. I need to find the book!

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

Hello 13 year old comment

[@safe-keeper1042]

Just finished the graphic novel (both of them, 1 and 2). Have to watch this.

[@bsbungie]

I just mentioned to a friend that both films are animated and center around the Middle East, yet they couldn't be more different and at the same time equally compelling. I wouldn't say one is better than the other - they're different and do well in their respective purpose. Go see!

[@becauseican01]

I just started (and finished) the book Persepolis today, and it was really good. I can't wait until the movie comes out on DVD so I can finally see it!

[@harderway8568]

I remember watching this with my friends in Dunavski park, Novi Sad, on cinema city festival. It's a very nice memory..

[@xxxfairycorpsexxx7592]

How lovely

[@WarrenWebber]

Happy 15th anniversary Persepolis! Released 06/27/2007!

[@emiliobello2538]

Love this movie

[@samkfw1]

Truly a beautiful film. So much heart combined with history. Agreed, robbed of an Oscar!

[@bigballedbill5793]

Arab

[@MightyYu]

i think its one of the best anti-war movies ever :)

[@ChandanaP4106]

I read this when i was in elementary school. The way I perceived the movie was obviously through a child's eyes. In a way, I saw it the way the little girl in the book experienced it during her time. As i got older, I saw the abstract side of the story. Through another point of view. There is nothing wrong with that.

[@MsElke11]

It's just as TIMELY today as 20 years ago!!

[@BPrice1A]

Yes, it is available in the US, and yes, there is a dubbed version. I preferred the subtitled version, but that's just me.

[@LexiSofia10]

I loved this movie, I saw it at the USC French Film Festival and it made me want to cry, laugh, and watch it again.

[@metisdi]

i just watched the cartoon last nigth, so it s amazing because it looks so real and like that we can have a real idea about how they feel the people who live there; thank you for this.

[@xtrme99]

What a beautiful film. I think everyone should see it. :)

[@anniemarie9257]

Wow I watched this in global studies 10 years ago, freshman year of high school. Crazy looking back at this now.

[@adrianmongui]

esta hermosa esta pelicula, se que tiene un par de años q salio pero llego en el momento correcto a mi vida

[@TrueCourse]

Wow. Glad I found this by accident. Never heard of the film before. I'll add it to my "to see" list. Thanks loads for the post! :)

[@kyleshiflet7932]

This is a beautiful film it's my girlfriend's favorite movie she to is from Iran so she can relate to the story alot except her family came to America before she was born

[@Sthstssgj]

I read this for my graphic novels class and it's honestly the only graphic novel that really stuck with me

[@Rohini1993]

I remember when i first read the novel, such an amazing story, really want to see this.

[@Daniel-jn8ew]

You commented 11 years ago?? U still alive?

[@Rohini1993]

@@Daniel-jn8ew boyyyy you best believe I’m still alive!

[@samfrostify]

@@Rohini1993 😂

[@activeslothproductions-bey3603]

Lmao

[@allyismynickname8462]

@@Rohini1993 BUT DID YOU WATCH IT YET?

[@andrewrivera4046]

My college was going to have a graphic novel class but my school canceled the class without informing me. So I had a bunch of graphic novels all sent to my school mail box but no class. Ultimately I decided to just read them on my own. This was one of the ones in the collection.

[@amadeus5889]

I'm reading the graphic novel right now for a Literary Critical Practices class at Indiana University. It's absolutely spellbinding. Beautiful to behold and emotionally rich.

[@SheSewsDiscord]

@motorboat76 I completely disagree. If you haven't the slightest clue of international relations, this movie is a powerful place to start exposing and educating yourself about the beauty and struggles of another culture and people.

[@elisa3619]

I always wanted to read the comics before so now I finally done that, I'm finally going to watch the movie! :) even though the film seems to be as amazing as the comics, I highly recommend to read them! :)

[@kemonie5756]

We read the book in one of my honors classes and got to also watch the film, never forgot about it. I was so intrigued to know so much more Marjane experienced alot.

[@deathknight8229]

0:30 the old lady saying here we go again . that was soo real lol . first Qajar then Pahlavi and now ...

[@souvikrc4499]

Agreed, they all repeated the same mistakes that led to their downfall.

[@ali51717]

I have no right to say it this way but, Turning a country from nothing but poverty and starving to, a country that today stood 1 vs 1 against USA, the most powerful country in the world rn, A country that despite being hunted for the past 20 years, it is fully depended on its own with everything, is something, Irani people should never be ashamed of.

[@beatlechik19]

This movie is outstanding, today, I saw it for the first time and is very interesting indeed ... worth watching ... 5 stars!!! :D Esta película es excepcional, hoy la vi por primera vez y es demasiado interesante...de hecho vale la pena verla...5 estrellas!!! :D

[@imagineaboringlife]

Wow, great response. You really won this discussion. You just blew me away with all those facts.

[@josephstalin2526]

As an iranian ifs true we fucked up we over threw a dictatorship to just put a worse dictatorship in charge

[@souvikrc4499]

And the political elites of the Islamic Republic have commited the same mistakes as the monarchy.

[@BPrice1A]

I'm from the US as well, and an animator, and it's disturbing to see what the industry has become, where 2D movies such as this are known primarily on word-of-mouth, yet anything made in 3D gets distributed nationally. That's still why to me, the most interesting movies with fascinating storylines are still movies that are 2D and aren't made in the US. Plus this movie isn't hard to find. Hell, I rented it from the library and thought it was awesome!

[@PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

Magnifique!!! Je recommande ce film.

[@TomCat2800]

I just saw it, they brought it to all AMC theatres. It's AMAZING!

[@dw4616]

it is the night before my english exam on persepolis and i have no idea what the book is about so here i am watching the trailer for the movie

[@ksenijapopovic9619]

I read it tho its pretty nice, but I didnt prepare nicely so fml anyway amr

[@thuryas5300]

D W wow, nice going... I don't think the movie will tell you anything

[@justwonderinghowlongmyname5139]

how did the exam go

[@paulwall1981]

@hornsofdavid. You make a few really good points. I agree it is amazing and powerful film. Also yes I see what you mean about the Iron Madien soundtrack, but prehaps they could not get the rights to the music. But I think we both agree that this is a truly amazing piece of entertaiment. Good call.

[@emiliobello2429]

The voice at the beggining is the real Marjane Satrapi

[@emiliob7428]

Emilio Bello cool

[@Ed87]

I saw this movie yesterday and I was totally stunned... fantastic!

[@mobydd4]

Beautiful movie. I love our Muslim cousins, I'm a Christian and I have to Stand With Israel. Hopefully we can soon come to an agreement for unity. Much love🇿🇦🙏🦁

[@sublunary767]

why israel????

[@mobydd4]

@@sublunary767Israel belongs to the Jewish people whether people agree with that or not. I have to take that stand because I believe in the Bible. Go read Genesis chapter 12... 'I will bless them that bless you, and curse them that curse you.'

[@sublunary767]

@@mobydd4 ??? you love your muslim cousins but you support their extermination ??

[@CrystalRaye]

It's in French because A) it's a French film, B) the graphic novel was originally written in French, and C) Marjane spoke a lot of French in her childhood.

[@livster493]

My favorite animated movie of all time! :)

[@govarali4385]

Does anyone know the background music?

[@HaiMalonBodoh]

Which one ??

[@govarali4385]

at 1:08

[@HaiMalonBodoh]

that one called marche persane you can see on youtube (just sound only though)

[@benitabathel5560]

Ive been looking for this movie for years!!!

[@sepehrhajirezaei6133]

Well im iranian and i should say that this movie shows facts and the revolution was our mistake

[@BowChickaism]

Who knew they had a trailer?! That's awesome!

[@davidfeltheim2501]

The funniest scene in animation: 99.9% vote

[@souvikrc4499]

About as accurate as Iran claiming that the country is 99.5% Shia, when in reality, that number could be much lower.

[@germanicus24]

Yes, I have an Iranian girlfriend who lives in Tehran, and I also made some good friends when I visited Iran last year who keep me updated. I also constantly chat with people from there, included women's rights workers, and because of my channel in KZbin I have been contacted by some of those Iranian activists based in CA who get a lot of space in Western media to supposedly complain about the human rights situation in Iran, and Ive got really bad impressions from talking with them via e-mail.

[@RoxyRoseyRose]

I LOVE MARJANE!! Best movie i've seen in like, 4evr

[@Daniel-jn8ew]

You commented 12 years ago?? You still... good?

[@RoxyRoseyRose]

@@Daniel-jn8ew yeah i'm great! still really love this movie and the book.

[@undomiel152003]

This is a great film, the kind of story that stay with you. Very touching.

[@ponnef]

one of the best movie I've ever seen

[@mihoando3813]

This movie is about Pascale Taule Mina. It was drawn and edited by Manang Lani, Daughter of Nana Udyang. French school was St. Scholastica.

[@zaracouleur]

A beatiful film, it reminds me of my own life! :'(

[@Daniel-jn8ew]

Has it changed from the 9 years you commented?

[@vx6070]

Nun: MICHAEL JACKSON???!!!???!!! Marjane: OH SHEET I F-ED UP Nun: OMIGOD IT'S MICHAEL JACKSON YEA BOIIIIII

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

This is happening in Afghanistan right now.

[@rahulkanara7792]

Just watched this movie for a class on films on immigration, and by far this was my favorite movie so far in this class.

[@jcheimi4238]

In Finnish "perse" means ass and "polis" means police, polis is not Finnish (it's Swedish) but it's writed in police cars in Finland.

[@jcheimi4238]

Sorry bad English

[@number2nd]

your English is perfect and you never owe anyone an apology for your level of fluency in English :) thanks of the explanation.

[@jcheimi4238]

+number2nd thanks! :)

[@MohinderPictures409]

Persepoliisi, kuulostaa aika hauskalta nimeltä.

[@patriotofiranmihanparast6624]

Persepolis is Name of Ancient Iranian city and Iranian football club

[@jdlund]

I can't be too angry with Ratatouille winning. Sure Persepolis was the superior film, especially with its creative composition and use of animation. But Ratatouille was such a good film and is clearly what Academy voters like. The fact that this wasn't even nominated for best foreign language film, however, still pisses me off.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Well this is relevant

[@alicelights]

Yup :3 I saw it recently. Amazing! Don't know how the dub will be. I'll wait till the general release to find out.

[@jonreed7104]

If you did proper research you would find out that wars caused by religion is dwarfed by several other factors. Quoting religious scriptures doesn't prove anything, just as it doesn't prove the existence of a God. I implore you that you go to your local library and study the Encyclopedia of War. While religion definitely plays major roles, it is not so black and white.

[@kikookikaboo7808]

Ok, what are you trying to assume? Any people believing Religion has any link with a war is a fool. Any people believing wars are not so black and white is a fool because they are VERY straightforward, each of them. Wars are always created by a minority (powerful people) for the sake of their own advantage. Since that doesn't appeal to anyone to die for another person to become rich or powerful you only need a good reason in the eye of the people to make that war. - Religion is widely used as it's very popular. - Nationalism as it touches the biggest common denominator of an entire nation. - Preventive wars : as masses are very fearful it's easy to select an enemy for any reason (political beliefs, religion, race and origins etc) and then tell how dangerous he can be even if he won't (i.e. Saddam) With those 3 justifications you cover about 99.9% of each war. If anyone here believes a war is NOT done by a handful of people for their own prestige or bank account, he's a fool, an idiot. All the rest is just excuses.

[@MrsLovett112]

:o She took her hair out of the veil! OMG This looks absolutely amazing. And moving! A cartoon should not have this power

[@kemalinara2998]

Perfect movie!!