Archive - Sep 18, 2007 - Blog entry

Tidbits thoughts

I have collected the following thoughts from various readings (or people); Feel free to share yours.

 

 

 

 

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Reclaiming their french fries

One would think that a person with such reputable humanitarian background would be strongly opposed to sanctions and illegal wars of aggression. But contrary to popular French and world opinion, Mr. Kouchner did in fact fully approve of the U.S. administration's plan to force regime change in Iraq. >>>

Persepolis to Represent FRANCE at Hollywood Oscars 2008

ITS OFFICIAL, Marjane Satrapi's animated film "Persepolis" co-directed with Vincent Paronnaud and produced by 2,4,7 Films that earned the Jury Prize at the 60th Annual Cannes International film festival this year will officially represent France at the upcoming Oscars in 2008. The CNC (CENTRE NATIONALE DE LA CINEMATOGRAPHIE) the commision whose members are named by France's Minister of Culture and Communication announced Monday the choice of Satrapi's film to represent France at the upcoming Oscars in Hollywood next year.

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گفتی سابقه‌ی فرهنگی چند ساله؟

حتمآ داستان آن بابا را شنیده‌اید که برای رسیدن به شهرت دست به هرکاری زد و چون نا موفق بود در آخر به سر چشمه رفت و دل سیری در آن کار خرابی کرد و نامی جاودان از خود باقی گذاشت! حکایت بعضی از احوالات ما نیز گویا همینگونه است٬ عرض می‌کنم چطور...

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Persepolis Nominated for European Oscars !

Marjane Satrapi's Animated Movie Persepolis has been a Box Office Summer Hit in France with more than 1 Million viewers to date and Heads to the 2007 European Film Academy (EFA) and is a possible Contender to the American 80th Oscar Ceremonies in 2008... >>>