Cutting Hair with Scissors... Famous Actors Show Solidarity with Iran Anti-Government Protests

Solidarity Performance at European Parliament the Day Before
"Cutting Hair Symbolizes Resistance to Hijab Mandate"

On the 4th (local time), during a discussion about the protests in Iran held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Swedish MP Abir Al-Sahlani is cutting her hair with scissors.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Celebrities are showing solidarity with the anti-government protests in Iran sparked by the 'death under suspicious circumstances due to not wearing a hijab' incident. The protests began in memory of Mahsa Amini (22), an Iranian woman who died after being arrested by the police for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly.

Famous French actors have stepped forward to support the Iranian anti-government protests. Marion Cotillard, a national French actress known for films such as La Vie en Rose and Inception, posted a video on her Instagram on the 5th (local time) showing herself cutting her hair, saying, "For the brave women and men in Iran who are fighting for freedom right now. We stand with you." She included the hashtag #HairForFreedom.

Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche also posted a video on Instagram showing herself cutting a handful of her hair after shouting "For freedom." In her post, she wrote, "Solidarity for the freedom rights of Iranian women and men." Other actresses such as Isabelle Huppert and Isabelle Adjani also participated in the performance.

The previous day, Swedish MP Abir Al-Sahlani drew attention by cutting her hair during a speech at the podium. She performed this act during a discussion on the Iranian anti-government protests at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

Dorna Javan, an Iranian political scientist active in France, told the Associated Press, "In Iran, women cutting their hair is a symbol of resistance against the hijab mandate," and evaluated, "Such performances are a way for women around the world to support the fight of Iranian women."

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