Tehran slams â??anti-Iranianâ?� 300 Movie

[Fengzi]

its not the movie, its the propaganda behind it that they are angry about. by changing public oppinion about iran and demonising them, the usa government can and will wage war against them with the blessing of its blinkered people. during world war one the american population was largely pacifist, but the government wanted war so a plan of mass misinformation against the germans was put into place. lies like nuns being raped and babies being butchered by the germans swiftly changed public opinion and war was soon declared. a film like this softens up the pacifists and makes war seem more acceptable. the israelis seem to be able to get away with any atrocity they like and nobody seems to give a shit how many women and children they massacre.

What propaganda? If anyone is guilty of creating anti-Iran sentiment here in the U.S., at least in terms of this movie, it's the Iranians. Shit, I'd be willing to bet that 3/4 of American's don't even know Persians are from Iran. Most people would just go to the movie and not think twice about who the Persians were or where they came from. Now, however, people are simply pissed that the Iranians would have the balls to start trying to tell us what movies can and can't be made.

Fengzi Reviewed by Fengzi on 03-16-2007. Tehran slams â??anti-Iranianâ?� 300 Movie TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - The hit American movie ``300'' has angered Iranians who say the Greeks-vs-Persians action flick insults their ancient culture and provokes animosity against Iran. ``Hollywood declares war on Iranians,'' blared a headline in Tuesday's edition of the independent Ayende-No newspaper. State-run television has run several commentaries the past two days calling the film insulting and has brought on Iranian film directors to point out its historical inaccuracies. ``The Rating: 5

[peacetrain]

It's just a movie, based off a graphic novel, based off a historic event that is so far in the past it bears no resemblance to our modern world in the first place.

it's a bad ass movie, and a visual feast. It would be a shame people missed out on it because they thought it was anti-anything. People are so stupid.

[delusionsofNORMALity]

.... based off a historic event that is so far in the past it bears no resemblance to our modern world in the first place.

until someone pulls iran forward into the 18th century, the events in the movie will seem like modern day events to them.

[birdgirl73]

Truer words were never spoken, Del-Norm. That poor society has regressed easily by three centuries in its theocratic state since 1979. And all it knows of the world and of other cultures are the carefully religiously controlled messages of its own Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, and the propoganda of its assembly and president Ahmadinejad.

Our president and his war are responsible for a whole lot more of the trouble in that part of the world than many want to admit, but Iran's fundamentalist Shi'a craziness is largely responsible for the response we're now seeing, from Iran's nuclear ambitions to the insurgency in Iraq.

If someone made a movie with clothespins representing a traditionally Middle Eastern civilization and matchsticks representing a traditionall Western one, the Iranians and others like them would see it as anti-Islamic. In their way of thinking, there's only one true path--fundamentalist Islam--and they believe the whole Western world is against them. We've helped give them that impression, of course. And the scariest thing of all is that our own president obviously has the same one-true-path way of thinking, too, at least about the war itself and inflicting democracy on theocracy, which isn't ever going to happen. Neither side right now has any sense, to be honest. And crazy as their reaction to a silly movie is, our aggression over there is just as nuts.

[cannabis=freedom]

That's a bullshit reaction. I'm largely of English descent, so should I go and bitch about Braveheart? Rhetorical question. Having said that, I do think Iran has every reason to resent America based on the way they treat them, but not over this. In fact, I don't think this is about a film at all, but the film is being used as an excuse to be angry at the U.S., as if they need another one.

[andruejaysin]

Cool movie, but I missed any political point. Perhaps because we were on 4ho-mipt at the time. 25mgs was fucking intense.

[rebgirl420]

Its just history. That would be like saying all WWII movies are aimed at degrading german, italian, and japanese people. Honestly, that totally just made Iran go lower in my point of view. I hope the youth of that country has the balls to realize their gov't is almost brainwashing them with propaganda. More so than America is to us lol. Besides most people could care less who fought who. Its all about the cinematics and violence when it comes to movies.

Thats funny because in a school right down the road from me they just held a big rally saying that WW2 shouldnt be taught the way it is now because its unfair to Germans and the Japanese. I thought it was a joke but no. How screwed up is that? Man if you dont know your history your doomed to repeat it. I know that since im majoring in History for my teaching career I would NEVER, repeat NEVER bow down to someone like that. Im sick and tired of being so goddamn politically correct! GRRRRR!!!

[Delta9 UK]

Some great posts here, glad to see it isn't all hate, hate, hate - so typical of these forums at times

[Fengzi]

Truer words were never spoken, Del-Norm. That poor society has regressed easily by three centuries in its theocratic state since 1979. And all it knows of the world and of other cultures are the carefully religiously controlled messages of its own Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, and the propoganda of its assembly and president Ahmadinejad.

Our president and his war are responsible for a whole lot more of the trouble in that part of the world than many want to admit, but Iran's fundamentalist Shi'a craziness is largely responsible for the response we're now seeing, from Iran's nuclear ambitions to the insurgency in Iraq.

If someone made a movie with clothespins representing a traditionally Middle Eastern civilization and matchsticks representing a traditionall Western one, the Iranians and others like them would see it as anti-Islamic. In their way of thinking, there's only one true path--fundamentalist Islam--and they believe the whole Western world is against them. We've helped give them that impression, of course. And the scariest thing of all is that our own president obviously has the same one-true-path way of thinking, too, at least about the war itself and inflicting democracy on theocracy, which isn't ever going to happen. Neither side right now has any sense, to be honest. And crazy as their reaction to a silly movie is, our aggression over there is just as nuts.

Glad to see you have some common sense Birdgirl . Not that I ever doubted you anyway I'm amazed by all the people who are so supportive of Iran. A country who's leader is proud to be anti-semitic, filled with fundamentalist Muslims, and trying to get nukes. Not to mention the fact that now, especially after Lil' Georgie's war, they are clearly the dominant force in the Middle East. Well....after us of course.

I'm not out banging the war gong like Bong or P4B but I know bad news when I see it. I mean, if it walks like a duck, flies like a duck, and quacks like a duck; chances are it is a duck. George Bush wanted to finish what Daddy started but Ahmadinejad wants to finish what Hitler started. That type of guy doesn't deserve any kind of empathy or compassion.

As for Jews and Christians protesting movies, well...they can go fuck themselves too. But it's a little different when some wacko fringe religions protest a movie then when a nation does.

[Psycho4Bud]

I'm not out banging the war gong like Bong or P4B but I know bad news when I see it. I mean, if it walks like a duck, flies like a duck, and quacks like a duck; chances are it is a duck. George Bush wanted to finish what Daddy started but Ahmadinejad wants to finish what Hitler started. That type of guy doesn't deserve any kind of empathy or compassion.

We bang the gong to wake people up a bit. Now that you've seen the words of the Prophets...examined the situation with an open mind.....you too have come to see the light!

As for Jews and Christians protesting movies, well...they can go fuck themselves too. But it's a little different when some wacko fringe religions protest a movie then when a nation does.

Thank you sir!!! I was thinking the same exact thing; The 700 Club cannot be compared to a nation.

Have a good one!:s4:


hehehe.....had to throw in some pics:thumbsup: