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Hi.It's a short one,a poem,more as song i conceived and i wrote with intuition.
The story begins in the city of Galaxidi(ÎιΝιΞξΚδΚ),near Delphi,in modern Greece:
A kind,positive and smart Greek young man,Zephyros Adamantiou,crosses a gate of sculpted lions,so he arrives to a parallel world. There he encounters a mysterious,strong and formidable girl,called "Elysia". Despite her first aloofness and reluctance for any cooperation they team up to save her world,unravel what subtle things connect them. In fact Zephyros begins to suspect that "Elysia" has her ancestry in ancient Greece.
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I'm seeking the answers, about the weird artifacts of our family.
Now,since the moment I walked through the Gate of Lions I arrived to a strange and wondrous land.Very soon ,due to a misuderstanding,I got into a peril.Suddenly someone saved me:The Mysterious Girl.I can tell she's a caring one.
Mystery girl ,what is happening? Who are you? Why are you wearing such a scary mask,hiding all of your face?However I keep coming to see you.
â¨Mystery Girl,under your guidance I am learning how to awake my power and how to use it.You're teaching me how to fight,how to navigate wisely.It's so nice that the Mystery Girl smiled to me.
âď¸Weâll use weapons up against the evil regime.
Sword,lance,shield,calibre and arrows. And the spellcasting too.âď¸â¨
We belong to each other, during this Adventure.
As we're walking through these fields,as weâre entering the haunted,old castle we're sensing their angry,belligerent glares on us.But weâre not afraid to!
Weâre coming through ancient ruins seeking for answers.
Not all the creatures around are evil,there are benevolent as well :There are the elves,the demihumen and the lionmen too.The latter ones will gladly tell me what and how happened.
đâ¨Oh great girl,you revealed to me your pretty face,you smiled to me. You shared to me your story, because you have faith on me.And me to you đ
We have faith to each other.And weâll make it to find the truth and beat the evil forces.đâ¨
Alt title: Overthinking a fictional character on my day off while sleep deprived and stressed.
(MANGA SPOILERS)
âA double life is not an easy life as evidenced by the number of agents who burn out, break down, or simply decide they cannot continue, particularly in high risk environments.â
Iâve been thinking a lot about the latest chapter. I think my first initial thought was frustration (at Twilight). To be clear, I really enjoyed the chapter and I found the overall situation to be endlessly fun.
I forget sometimes that Spy X is a comedy, that so happens to be based loosely off of the Cold War. And as someone who does not generally enjoy comedies itâs easy for me to fall into the trap of expecting a dark, serious thriller with this fiction. (Hence the creation of Scission).
So this morning I was thinking, âI should probably not take the comedy too seriously. â
But.
As an over thinker I canât help myself...
Itâs one of those manga that I think has balanced the comedy with the serious tones very well.
I often take Loid very seriously (too seriously) so my reaction to his âplanâ was frustration. But I think actually, this chapter treaded on a major theme of the story that is:
Letting go of the past.
Twilight has mentioned from chapter one that heâs been losing his edge. And Iâm pretty certain throughout the story this has been a constant point that heâs not what he used to be, that is: master spy, Westalisâ greatest and man of a thousand faces.
I think this is mainly due to the fact that two-hours sleep and working like a robot for over a decade takes a lot out of a person.
If you look into any research regarding spies that have remained for long periods in a host country, it gets harder and harder for them psychologically to continue their work. And since we have not seen or been shown, or told that Twilight has returned to Westalis since the war â then I am going to assume that he simply has not been home for a very long time. (And you know, itâs doubtful now that he could recognise it being a vagrant Spy in a host country).
So why is he losing his edge? Well I think itâs best to consider why any spy loses their âedgeâ after so long in service and we should cover the framework of Spy recruitment that I think is important here. That is: MICE!
Money.
Ideology.
Compromise.
Ego.
Money
Money (simple one), doesnât really fit Twilight here, he never seems invested in money other than bellyaching over expensive keychains that Anya brings home. When it comes to himself (the trabant!) he seems happy to live frugally.
Ideology
Ideology is the core of Twilightâs being, so I will be leaving this for last as it will be the spine of my thoughts on this.
Compromise or Coercion
Compromise or Coercion is a curious one. If we consider specifically recruitment, when [Redacted] was recruited by Westalisâ Military intelligence (WISE was not founded until post war).
Iâve seen posts discuss how he was blackmailed, but while itâs true there was a threat made, the blackmail of being âcourt martialedâ was never something that stirred any real threat within [REDACTED].
âPeople coerced into espionage rarely make ideal agentsâ and coercion is generally discouraged when recruiting.
Twilight would not have stuck around, as intelligent and adaptable as he is, for over a decade if his Ideology did not embed him within the beliefs of being a spy for the West.
SIDE NOTE: just ignoring the fact that while in theory someone could be court-martialed for lying about their age to enlist, especially if the lie counted as fraudulent enlistment, in practice during WWI and WWII, underage soldiers were often simply discharged or quietly sent home once discovered, especially if the only issue was age. [Redacted] was not underage by the time he was discovered either. By then his friends were all legally recruited.
He was also a lieutenant at this point. He suggests this rank was obtained by everyone else dying but Iâd disregard his self flagellation and consider more that he was a competent soldier and earned the rank because he is ultimately a competent and intelligent person (one of the reasons MI scouted him). So itâs highly doubtful heâd have been court martialed anyway and he was probably well aware of this. (Of course I am speculating here).
Compromise comes back later as MICE is not just a framework for recruitment but considering the viability of a Spy.
Ego and Excitement
For this section I take an excerpt straight from the article: An Alternative Framework for Agent Recruitment: From MICE to RASCLS (LINK)
âSpy fiction may portray espionage as an exciting world of gun battles, explosions, car chases, and sexual adventures, but anyone who has lived in this world knows the truth is very different. For every hour spent on a street a case officer will spend many hours more writing up the results of the last meeting, preparing for the next meeting, and endlessly evaluating current cases and constantly looking for new assets. For the agentâs part, the life is usually equally dull and demanding. Successful agents must continue to perform in whatever jobs provide them the access for which they were recruited in the first place, all the while meeting the tasks levied by case officers.â
Anya was a great instrument in gauging this thread of Twilightâs life not being as glamorous as the work of an agent might appear.
She is often portrayed as bored with her papa and loses interest in his antics. She considers him an over thinker and mentions that he is always working hard. I think this is a way of portraying the grind of Spy work as one that is hard and does not come with rewards or pats on the back.
In fact, if you consider the Cold War, and the difference between East Germany and West Germany, the idea of reward is something Twilight would not consider at all. He is bluntly told this:
East Germany in the Cold War, the GDR was a soviet-aligned socialist state ruled by the SED. While West Germany became a parliamentary democracy tied to the Western Bloc.
Reward in the GDR was used as a social control; medals, titles, bonuses, and public accolades were systematic tools of socialist discipline and loyalty-building.
(Think about those gaudy, ceremonies put up to inflate the egos of dictators, all while the populace is starving. Pageantry is a form of ego stroking and control)
Consider the use of Tonitrus Bolts and Stella Stars and Imperial Scholars, how very public and privileged it is to be awarded one. How your social status (even amongst children) changes. How getting a Stella or a Tonitrus often captivates and controls the children of Eden.
Anyaâs friendship group grew exponentially with her Stellas. Even dropping into a different class due to her grades has not changed her standing with the other children. (Merit usurps worth academic intelligence).
You can also consider how Twilight concludes that Yor being single would not actually be an issue where Yuriâs title/role within the SSS is concerned. Though of course she doesnât know about this.
This is not to suggest West Germany did not have such honours but there was less ideology surrounding them, it was more a consideration of civic recognition.
All that to say that Twilightâs work does not come with the expectation of anyone recognising his efforts. Heâs accepted his thankless job.
Though, I do think Twilight has an ego. And I think to some extent this comes from the very evidence based fact that heâs been instrumental in evading catastrophe and that his peers often over bloat his abilities and successes (again not really without evidence).
This of course creates a pressure vacuum and an echo chamber in the mind. Heâs just that good.
And I think this is why, when he questions his abilities he tries to self-soothe by asserting his position as "Twilight, Westalisâ Greatest spyâŚ"
itâs because any bump in the road or failure is a huge hit to the one part of him that is him⌠and that is that he is reliably over competent.
Not being competent, terrifies him just as much as not having all the information because to Twilight: lack of information is not just a direct threat to himself and everything he cares about.
Its a sin.
So here we come to IDEOLOGY.
Religion is not really discussed much (I donât recall at least) in Spy X family. So When Sin is used here, I take it less as a religious concept and more of a core belief expressed in the most vitriolic way possible. To be ignorant is contemptible, the worst thing possible to him in a way that â someone who never expresses religious beliefs â only refers to them here. Because religion is also an ideology.
Ignorance is sin.
So he has fastened himself to becoming a master. Of cooking, flying planes, lock picking, tennis, psychiatry... horse riding If youâve read my fic⌠whatever it is... and In his downtime, heâs often reading, studying (something he hated as a child) because relaxing doesnât cross his mind when there is knowledge to be attained and knowledge makes him feel in control of things, anything else is just the failure of the mortal body (his stomach).
To not have knowledge is to not be in control. If he doesnât know something it makes him feel sick. This is why the stomach tearing is so prevalent throughout the manga.
This is the core of Twilightâs being; the spy, [Redacted] and Loid Forger.
Itâs often discussed in fandom that Twilight, Loid and [Redacted} are separate people/masks. While of course, Loid is an alias, Iâd suggest that as heâs embedded himself in the role of Loid, the name is just decoration at this point.
These are not separate people.
Now I may lose you here but Iâd like you to stay with me as I challenge a widely considered concept of masks.
 Iâm going to invoke Erving Hoffman here and the concept of the mask becoming the self.
Anecdote: In high school, I was bullied a lot. I remember watching Robert Downey Jrâs portrayal of Tony Stark in Ironman. The nonchalance, quippy, thick skin and water off a duckâs back attitude beguiled me.
Being an angry and meek kid, I looked up to his ability to amuse even his adversaries. Heâs an asshole but you kind of like him.
I decided to study the character and wanted to embody that confidence. Force myself from being an introvert into an extrovert.
Now it worked and I quickly became someone who could bounce between groups of people with this mask. But that was a decade (OH MY FUCKING GOD) ago and I am not really introverted (despite hating group situations). I notice, sometimes to my chagrin, that my colleagues look to me to make light of a situation or pull a funny story or give guidance. And, unfortunately, I am a bit of an asshole too (working on it).
At some point that mask just became part of my face.
Goffmanâs theory challenges the idea that a mask hides the ârealâ person. Instead, social roles are partly how an identity is formed. And so if you perform a role long enough, sincerely enough, and with real consequences⌠that role eventually becomes who you are.
Twilight isnât a role. [Redacted] is not a role. These are just titles of the same being.Â
He only changed his name to Twilight because his old self could not be traced.
Nothing changed other than the gathering of trauma, knowledge and experience over that period and the fact we saw within a few pages a little, scared boy become a big, traumatised and cynical, man.
And being a little boy, [Redacted] was a blank slate to adapt to the world and society as he grew up. Unfortunately the world was war torn and suspicious and cruel to him. So as a result he adapted to live within it.
When people say that [Redacted] is peering through and the Twilight mask is slipping, I actually disagree. The name is arbitrary, he could be called Leon, Leonard, Bob, Johnny... whatever.
The person is what matters.
Heâs still: Competent, thoughtful, analytical, gentle, cynical, cold, stoic and bloody bull headed, Etc.
When he is Twain Honey, Robert, Lionel, Lawrence or henchman #2: These are masks. He is not embodying these characters.
When He is Loid Forger, initially this is a mask, but he has been embodying this for (as of writing) about seven months now. He allows the non-perfect husband cover to drop because the mask is hard to keep up 24/7 with a six year old. Heâs grumpy, quippy, impatient, stern and standoffish but remains competent, thoughtful and analytical in that role.
So to me, Loid (now), Twilight and [Redacted] are all the same man.
His âbadâ attributes are just as much [Redacted] as his good attributes.
âAgents who serve for reasons of belief are the only agents that most officers can truly respect.â
The best agents spy for ideology. This is why Compromise is such a dangerous aspect to Twilightâs career and why he is so shaken by the concept of having feelings for his fake family.
Being a spy and knowledge gathering is a core aspect of who he is. While WISE certainly has had a hand in some part of Twilightâs outlook, especially with encouraging his already bloated beliefs about his skills and necessity in the stratagem for peace between East and West. His Ideology is easily simplified to the fact that he considers lack of knowledge dangerous and wanting to make the world a safe place for ALL children where they do not need to cry.
He does not care about anything else, material or sovereign.Â
WISE did not have a hand in training any other mindset into him.
They are an intelligence agency and there is an important aspect that should not be missed. Straight after the chapters revealing Loidâs past and how he came to develop his ideology we were given a chapter where a rookie agent thinks in black & white in regards to his information gathering.
Sylvia actively guides this agent away from pointing fingers over minimal information.
This is exactly how she guided Twilight:
I think Endo laid this chapter straight after to hint to the reader that while there was guidance from his Handler, first and foremost... he has his own ideals and they are not constructed by anyone but his past and self. (along with other reasons but we're discussing Twiguy here).
WISE is dedicated to keeping the peace between Westalis and Ostania. They are of course a government agency and I want to be careful of not falling into the trap as seeing them as âgoodâ or âbadâ.
But in regards to Twilight, an agent with agency, his ideology aligns with the goal of peace between both countries.
As above you see Twilight himself considers that he does not know who started the war. He is no longer purely aligned to Westalis and seeing Ostanians as devil as he did when a boy. And Handler instills into her rookie's the mistake of black and white thinking and the need to evade falling into the trap of propaganda (which was prevalents and a real danger when agents are stationed long term in an authoritarian host country).
WISE benefits from Twilightâs ideology and not trying to indoctirinate their agents. As the psychology of recruitment does not stipulate coercion or control as being effective measures of recruitment.
Twilight does not receive from WISE, no decent pay or accolades. He doesnât owe them anything so it is purely his aligning ideology that keeps him in their corner.
In fact, in reality some of the best known spies in the world were purely driven by their ideology.
And so we return to one of the themes of Spy X family:
Letting go of the past and creating a better future.
Twilight values above all his intelligence and the ability to predict situations and act upon them, this ultimately comes from the trauma of losing his friends, joining the war and still not being able to make a change. He was wrong and his dad was wrong. People he loved still died, towns were still destroyed and children still cried.
Intelligence gives him a sense of control.
Yet no one makes him feel absolutely clueless and out of his depth more than Yor â and Anya.
All the information he gathered, all the knowledge, the 864 date plans, the schemes⌠do not account for the fact that those two arenât normal.
The fear of being thrown out of his depth, especially portrayed in the latest chapter has caused him some irrationality and a (lot) of belly aching.
I think his character will come to some revelations, and it is starting to happen in some cases, when he finally learns to switch off the mind, the paranoia, the fear⌠and just let go.
Then he can finally stop pretending he has any masks at all.
(But of course re: latest chapter, he's going to slip up on the way. It is hard to break from one's ideology hence why ideology makes great spies... but speaking for myself, I'd like to see a husband and dad come out of this).
I re-read all that and cringed at myself. If you did too, I don't blame you. I am going to go touch some grass and wonder why I spent hours on this...
If you did read all that... I am so sorry. Thank you.
Anya managed to get four Stellars. However, her playfulness with her Stellars worries me. It would be fine to become Pretty Stella's guardian and get training in some martial arts moves. But having it so easy to play with the Stallars is a matter of concern, or even an alert.
And to make this more distressing is how easy she took it, with her Stellars in public, see chapter 132. When Papa Loid saw her in this attitude, he got alerted; he sweated and thought, 'Leave your stella at home.'
Loid, as a spy, knows that attracting attention is the worst possible scenario. The fact that Anya treats the Stellars as mere fashion accessories or toys, rather than the valuable status symbols they are, shows how far her childish naivety is from the seriousness of the Operation Strix mission.
Your concern for her safety is justified:
"What do you mean? Is it something so worrisome?" you would ask.
Of course, it's a matter of worry. She earned them through pain, sweat, and study diligence. And suddenly, she plays with them openly, as if they were toys purchased from an obscure street vendor.
At the Heart of the Danger
The Fragile Balance: Each Stellar is a labor of blood (or at least a lot of reading and telepathic stress). If he loses even one through negligence, his path to becoming an Imperial Scholar takes a huge hit.
Operation Strix in Peril: Without Anya's access to Imperial Scholar gatherings, Loid cannot reach Donovan Desmond. If Anya "throws" this opportunity down the drain (literally or figuratively), world peace is shaken.
Ignorance of Danger: She doesn't realize that these stars are not hers; they are the keys to avoiding a looming war.
Loid, as the ultimate "Prometheus" of the story, sees all the potential disasters passing before his eyes. The image of him sweating while watching her waving them in public shows exactly this gap between childish naivety and harsh reality.
I prefer to be a Prometheus, namely to foresee and properly take good care, to prevent something such as this: It's from chapter 57.
Animation offers nations a mythic mirrorâa way to reimagine identity, process trauma, and inspire new generations. For Greece, reclaiming its narrative through the imaginative worlds of anime could spark a true cultural renaissanceâŚ
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A Captivating Iranian Animation Has Won: âThe Legend of Sepehrâ!
I ask from fellow bloggers to forgive me for being late . i was so tasked that i didn't blogg about it.
Behold Great news from Iran:
Iranian animation âThe Legend of Sepehrâ wins top award at Tanzanite International Film Festival.
TEHRAN â The Iranian animated film âThe Legend of Sepehrâ directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi won the top award of the Tanzanite International Film Festival, which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from November 27 to 29.
Competing with works from China, the U.S., Russia, France, and Germany, âThe Legend of Sepehrâ grabbed the Best Feature-length Animation award at the fourth edition of the festival, Mehr reported.
âThe Legend of Sepehrâ is a sweeping animated adventure that blends mythology, humor, and heart in a vibrant feature-length epic. In a world where ancient tales breathe life into every corner, young Sepehr and his loyal cheetah companion Baboo set out on a brave quest to confront the looming darkness of Ahriman, a force determined to cast the world into eternal shadow.
Their journey begins on a peaceful island but quickly unfolds into chaos, wonder, and unforgettable encounters. From battling strange creatures to meeting eccentric allies, Sepehr and Baboo discover that courage often comes wrapped in laughterâand that even in the face of overwhelming darkness, a bright spirit can be the most powerful weapon of all.
A cinematic whirlwind of heroics, humor, and friendship, âThe Legend of Sepehrâ stands as a testament to bold storytelling and imaginative world-building.
A production of 2024, âThe Legend of Sepehrâ has so far attended several international festivals and won some awards, including the Best Animation award at the February edition of the New York International Film Awards (NYIFA).
Emad Rahmani, 36, is the CEO at Permanent Way Entertainment, a game and animation studio. He has managed and directed more than 20 projects. He has also published plenty of game screenplays and essays.
The Tanzanite International Animation Festival is an annual celebration of local and international animations held in Dar es Salaam.
As one of the premier animation events in East Africa, Tanzanite Festival aims to enhance the visibility and recognition of African animation, facilitating networking with regional and global studios and investors.
Established to promote the art of animation and its cultural impact, the Tanzanite Festival features red-carpet events, workshops, film screenings, panel discussions, art exhibitions, pitching opportunities to industry investors and producers, and an award ceremony.
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Archaeological evidence indicates 10th-century Persian settlement in Madagascar.
TEHRAN - The mysterious archaeological site of Teniky, hidden within the remote rainforests and canyons of Madagascar's Isalo National Park, has long puzzled scientists with its unique rock-cut niches and stone walls.
A groundbreaking new study now challenges the established narrative that these structures were built by shipwrecked 16th-century Portuguese sailors. Instead, the research posits a far more ancient and extraordinary origin: Teniky was likely constructed between the 10th and 12th centuries by Zoroastrian exiles fleeing persecution in Persia, who sought to establish an isolated religious refuge on this semi-legendary island.
The core evidence for this revised theory lies in the site's distinctive architecture. Dozens of niches carved into the sandstone cliffs bear a striking resemblance to the astodans used in Zoroastrian funerary practices in the Fars region of Iran. In Zoroastrian tradition, burial was seen as a desecration of the earth; bodies were exposed until only bones remained, which were then interred in such rock niches.
This architectural parallel is unique in Madagascar and East Africa but finds a direct correlate in Persian Zoroastrian sites. Furthermore, carbon-14 dating of charcoal from the settlement confirms occupation centuries before Portuguese explorers arrived in the Indian Ocean, aligning with the period when Zoroastrians faced increasing pressure following the Arab conquest of Persia in the 7th century. Historically, Madagascar was known in early Islamic geography as the island of "Wakwak," suggesting its place in the maritime consciousness of the era and making a Persian voyage plausible.
Despite the compelling evidence, significant mysteries envelop Teniky. No human remains have been found within the niches, a puzzling absence the researchers suggest could be due to later removal for ritual purposes by other groups. The site's extreme remoteness, over a hundred miles from the coast, raises questions about why it was chosen and how the colony sustained itself, potentially through river eels, wild boar, and lemurs. The presence of seemingly defensive dry-stone walls hints at a community that felt the need for protection, though the nature of any threat is unknown. Ultimately, the fate of this settlement remains unclear, leaving researchers to wonder if it was abandoned due to drought, conflict, or disease.
In conclusion, while further investigation is planned, the study presents a persuasive argument that Teniky represents a lost Zoroastrian enclave. This finding, if confirmed, would dramatically reshape the historical understanding of early trans-oceanic contact and cultural migration to Madagascar, suggesting that the island's human story is even more complex and interconnected than previously believed. The site stands not as a monument to wayward European sailors, but potentially as a testament to the enduring faith and desperate voyage of an ancient Persian community in search of sanctuary.
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c)Who's "Aya" the rookie,but intimidating female wrestler in Tokyo?What's her connection to ancient Persia?
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I prefer keep the cultural aspect-not coming into silly,ridiculous notions and ideas that mean Intrusion into the matters of people,and lands.So with out any delay let's see animation news,from Iran.
"Animation has the power to captivate children s imaginations and make complex historical narratives more accessible and entertaining"
âThe Boy and the Swordâ available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime
The animation âThe Boy and the Swordâ directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi has been released on the global streaming services.
A production of 2023, the 92-minute animated movie, also known as âSword and Sorrowâ has been made available to audiences around the world via Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video platforms, ILNA reported.
The story takes place more than a thousand years ago, in one of the famous cities of Mesopotamia, Madain. When the cruelty of the Sultan was at its peak, upholding justice was throwing oneâs life into death.
Karen is a seven-year-old child, with his most significant possession being a birthday gift, a wooden sword bestowed on him by his father. But on his very same birthday, things take a tragic twist; the Sultan puts all who disobeyed him and their families to the sword, and Karen is one of them.
Thanks to his uncle, Karen survives. They escape the city, and his uncle entrusts him to the loving Brochim family in a small village named Mahuza. Although Mahuza is always full of love and Karen receives plenty, no second passes without him mourning for his family and dreaming of finishing what his father has started.
Now, after twenty years, in Madain, Karen sees an opportunity to make his fatherâs wish come true finally, but heâs also aware of what it will cost.
The animation has so far won several international awards including the Liverpool Indie Awards, Milan Independent Awards, SoCal Film Awards, Sacramento Underground Film & Arts Festival, South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Rome International Movie Awards, Five Continents International Film Festival, Oniros Film Awards, Crown Wood International Film Festival, Bright International Film Festival, Delta International Film Festival, Athens International Art Film Festival, and Indiefare International Film Festival.
May 26, 2025
New animated series celebrates Iranian heroes for young audiences
TEHRAN- The Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran, with the aim of familiarizing children and adolescents with the national heroes of Iran, is producing "Stories of Our Land Iran" in a visual format, narrating the epic tales of these champions, which will be published across various visual and social media platforms.
In response to deaths of numerous civilians, including innocent and defenseless children and teenagers, the Arasbaran Cultural Center condemns this unforgivable crime and has launched a project to create visual stories, directed by Amir Mashhadi Abbas, consisting of 50 episodes. IRNA reported on Friday.Â
Children and adolescents, as the future builders of this land, need awareness in the face of foreign invasions and the threats posed by Zionism. Thus, familiarizing this demographic with educational and epic Iranian tales, as well as the stories of fighters and national heroes, will strengthen their spirit of bravery and patriotism, the report added.Â
This visual project comprises 50 episodes, each lasting three to five minutes, featuring the epic narration of Iranian heroes by a group of storytelling artists aimed at children and adolescents. These stories will be broadcast on children's programs across various visual networks and other social media platforms.
Parents wishing to provide their children with access to these visual narratives can visit the Arasbaran Cultural Center's Aparat channel and other social media platforms associated with this center and other cultural and artistic organizations of Tehran Municipality.
The launch of the animated series represents a significant cultural initiative aimed at instilling a sense of national pride and historical awareness in the younger generation of Iranians. This project comes at a time when tensions in the region are high, particularly due to ongoing Israeli strikes on Iran. By focusing on the stories of national heroes, the series seeks to provide children and adolescents with relatable figures who embody courage, resilience, and patriotism.
Historically, Iran has a rich tapestry of heroic tales that span centuries, featuring figures from mythology, literature, and real-life events that have shaped the nation s identity. These stories often serve as moral lessons and sources of inspiration, encouraging values such as bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty to one s homeland. In the context of contemporary challenges, such narratives can play a crucial role in fostering a collective memory that emphasizes unity and strength in the face of adversity.
Moreover, the choice to utilize animated storytelling is particularly effective for engaging younger audiences. Animation has the power to captivate children s imaginations and make complex historical narratives more accessible and entertaining. By leveraging modern media platforms, the Arasbaran Cultural Center not only reaches a wider audience but also adapts traditional storytelling methods to fit contemporary consumption habits.
As this series unfolds, it will likely contribute to a broader cultural discourse within Iran, encouraging families to explore their heritage while reinforcing a shared sense of identity among young Iranians during challenging times.
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Great news about the animated movies of iranian Studios. These are just wholesome, confirming what people work to do achievemnts stretching out of inborders we kew. So let's get to see them:
âLegend of Sepehrâ named best animation at New York International Film Awards
TEHRAN-The Iranian animated film âLegend of Sepehrâ directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi has won an award at the latest edition of the New York International Film Awards (NYIFA).
âLegend of Sepehrâ won the Best Animation award at the February edition of the festival, ILNA reported.
In a fabled land, a young boy named Sepehr and his loyal cheetah, Baboo, embark upon a brave yet light-hearted quest to rescue their family and friends from the clutches of Ahriman, the dark lord of evil, who seeks an eternal reign of shadows.Â
From peaceful island life to chaotic adventures across mystical lands, this duo faces monsters, meets eccentric allies, and discovers the power of laughter along their journey. As they strive to defeat Ahriman and save their world, Sepehr and Baboo prove that sometimes, the greatest weapon against darkness is a heart and an unbreakable spirit.Â
Emad Rahmani, 35, is the CEO at Permanent Way Entertainment, a game and animation studio. He has managed and directed more than ten projects. He has also published plenty of game screenplays and essays.
The New York International Film Awards is a monthly film and script competition with a public screening event held at Producerâs Club, in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, every three months. It seeks to celebrate films and filmmakers from all over the world and to be the next step in their career. Each month, NYIFA will award the best projects through private screenings.
Original Source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/510966/Legend-of-Sepehr-named-best-animation-at-New-York-International
International screenings of âWoolina and the No Birdsâ continue
TEHRAN- The Iranian animated film âWoolina and the No Birdsâ co-directed by Hossein Saffarzadegan and Meisam Hosseini has been screened in Vietnam, Iraq, Pakistan, and Armenia.
The movie has expanded its reach following screenings in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Lebanon, Mehr reported on Sunday.Â
With over 1.5 million viewers in cinema theaters across Iran, âWoolina and the No Birdsâ has set a record as the highest-grossing Iranian animated film.
It has previously been screened in Turkey and Kazakhstan under the titles âKuzugillerâ and âRomashka, the Pilotâ respectively.Â
A production of 2023, the animation is an 80-minute adventure comedy for kids. It premiered in Iran at the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival in February, 2024.
Its story revolves around the main character's dream of flying and the collective efforts of friends to achieve it. A young sheep dreams of flying, but she lives in a world where only birds are allowed to fly airplanes and soar the skies.Â
With the world and her father against her, she and her friends follow in the footsteps of her favorite heroic character, Super Owl, fighting against all odds to join a flight school and enter the race that will change their lives forever.
Original Source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/511055/International-screenings-of-Woolina-and-the-No-Birds-continue
