Mahdiye
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Want to see how a totalitarian regime turns the judiciary—which should be independent—into its own weapon?
Three years ago, during Iran’s "Woman, Life, Freedom" uprising, a private car carrying a family was shot at. A teenage boy, "Kian Pirfalak", was killed, and his father was wounded but survived. Kian became one of the symbols of Iran’s resistance.
So, what did the corrupt regime do? They arrested a random protester (Mojahed Kourkour) and falsely accused him of the shooting—even though Kian’s parents gave video statements saying, "We saw who shot at our car—they were the regime’s security forces, NOT this person they’re lying about!"
Guess the ending? Today, the dictatorship executed "Mojahed Kourkour" on those exact fake charges.
This is how "justice" works under tyranny. 5 replies
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Abbas Kiarostami’s *Like Someone in Love* is a subtle yet profound exploration of identity, deception, and emotional isolation. Through its restrained narrative, the film delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, particularly Akiko, a young escort, and Takashi, an elderly professor.
Akiko’s detachment from her own life—performing roles for clients, her fiancé, and even her grandmother—reflects a deep-seated dissociation, a defense mechanism against emotional vulnerability. Her interactions are transactional, blurring the lines between authenticity and performance. Meanwhile, Takashi’s loneliness and paternal projection onto Akiko reveal his unconscious yearning for connection, masking his own existential void. 1 reply
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