Tales from the Zirzameen
COMEDY DRAMA MEMOIR WAR ACTION ADVENTURE BIOGRAPHICAL
1980s & '90s
Brian Hanson Appleton
Logline
Tales of the Zirzameen is an autobiographical series of short stories in chronological order of my experiences as an American of non Iranian ethnicity in Iran starting in summer of 1966 and then from 1974-1979 including 5 months after the revolution. I was taken hostage during the revolution. Also included my return visit for the first time since the revolution in 2007.
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Memoir, War, Action, Adventure, Biographical,
Short Summary
12 short stories in chronological order of my experiences as an American of non Iranian ethnicity in Iran starting at age 16 in summer 0f 1966. Living in Iran from 1974-1979, acting in two films, working for various employers, being taken hostage during the revolution, rescued by Iranian woman.
Setting
Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan, Shomal in Iran
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions,changing outsiders perceptions about Iran and Iranians. Showing their great humanity.
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: The main character is me from age 16-57
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Charming, Engaging, Funny, Romantic, Adventurous, Aspiring, Beautiful, Sophisticated, Educated, Empathetic, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Touss Sepehr
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Honorable, Sexy, Educated, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Funny, Gracious, Masculine, Charming, Complex, Confident, Engaging, Sophisticated, Empathetic, Seductive
Additional Character Details
Name: Parvin Ansary
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Empathetic, Lone Wolf, Outspoken, Selfless, Confident, Engaging, Gracious, Sophisticated, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Complex, Decisive, Educated, Funny, Heroic, Skillful, Beautiful, Charming, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Perseverance, Secretive
Additional Character Details
Name: Pouran Nafisi
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Badass, Confident, Empathetic, Sophisticated, Funny, Heroic, Secretive, Sexy, Adventurous, Complex, Educated, Engaging, Gracious, Selfless, Aggressive, Beautiful, Charming, Crazy