Graphic novel spotlights dangerous lives of Iranian Kurdish ‘Kolbars’
By France24
05 March 2023 |
12:21 pm
A new graphic novel from Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani sheds light on their difficult circumstances. "Les Oiseaux de papier" or "Paper Birds" is a gripping account of one Kolbar expedition, interwoven with a love story that also condemns Iranian patriarchy. Author Mana Neyestani joined us for Perspective.
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