This was shot in Shiraz on the last day before the Iranian election. We had been out and about when someone told us that someone was killed the night before, in Shiraz, while partaking in one of the small Mousavi rally groups. It wasn't clear if it was thought to have been intentional. I remember driving through a village, alas, each and every Iranian village, town and city have countless portraits of the martyrs from the Revolution and the Iran Iraq War. I wonder today as I post this, the 40th day after the deaths of those on June 20th including Neda and tens of scores, how many martyrs will the government kill. Will their painted faces fill future frames? For those into cinematic symbolism, there are 30 portraits of martyrs shown: this is a direct commentary on the official State death toll standing at original 20, and now includes an additional 10 killed while detained. How many more and when will they have enough killing of fellow Iranians who are only participating in their system subscribing to non-violent action?
It is important to mention that the audio is added to the visuals in this video. There is audio that had to be cut so a decision was made to play some music instead. More song info will be forthcoming (artist, rough translation of lyrics, etc). For more information on this Iranian Election doc project, please visit www.azadidj.blogspot.com
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