Academy Quote by Hassan Blasim
![“While I was studying film at the Academy, the problems started. I wasn't a political activist directly in the time of Saddam [Hussein], because the dictator was so cruel and brutal that no one could criticize or complain. I felt futile and empty. The only solution in Iraq was to run away.” quote by Hassan Blasim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e9/hassan-blasim-14317_academy_while-i-was-studying-film-at-the-academy_1714157.jpg)
“While I was studying film at the Academy, the problems started. I wasn't a political activist directly in the time of Saddam [Hussein], because the dictator was so cruel and brutal that no one could criticize or complain. I felt futile and empty. The only solution in Iraq was to run away.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “The Dark Side of Iraqi Cinema,” 2015
A film student in Saddam’s Iraq feels powerless to criticize the regime, leading to a sense of futility and the desire to flee.
In simple terms: He describes the oppressive atmosphere that stifles artistic expression.
Key Takeaway
Seek safe avenues for creative resistance.
Themes
oppression
art
exile
political climate
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
political
cautionary
When to use this quote
- journalism
- film making
- activism
- mental health
- emigration
Key Concepts
censorship
creative resistance
psychological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative platforms can you use to voice dissent?
- How can diaspora communities support suppressed artists?
A Different Perspective
Artistic expression can survive underground, but risk remains high.
