“A girl should not be seen by the sun and moon” : Schools have huge walls protecting the girls from the sun and moon looking at them.
“No Recess”: Running and sports are forbidden in recess time.
“Down with Arrogance” Students standing in the school following their teacher’s order to give nazi-like saluts.
“If there is no beating, donkeys and cows will not obey” The teacher is striking the palms of the students that look like animals by a whip.
“Teaching is the job of prophets”: teachers shown on a high and godly throne and students worshipping them/students drawn as sheeps.
“ Righteous children are flowers of heaven” Students are shown with plant parts, teachers cut their hair and nails with gardening scissors, being forced to look righteous.
“God is aware of what you think”: Inspired by 1984’s big brother, there is a picture of Iran’s supreme leader, and students are monitored by their teachers and security cameras and their bags and minds are being inspected for thoughtcrimes.
“That 13 years old kid”: Glorifying the war, encouraging children to be soldiers at a young age.
“We Were Just Kids”
“We Were Just Kids” depicts the darkness and fear that a child goes through in an authoritarian and ideological school system that deprives children from their identity and creativity.
