Chicken With Plums

Acclaimed graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi weaves a captivating tale of one of Iran's most celebrated tar players, whose life was dedicated to music and love. With her characteristic wit, insight, and attention to detail, Satrapi brings to life a unique and unforgettable story.
In November 1955, Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, experiences a tragedy: his beloved tar, his faithful companion and source of inspiration, breaks. No other instrument can replace it, and a disillusioned Nasser Ali Khan loses all sense of purpose. He renounces food, communication, and the world, taking to his bed to fade away in the shadow of grief and self-denial.
Will music ever again resonate in his soul? Will he find the strength to return to life and love?

«Chicken With Plums» is more than just a biography of a remarkable musician. It is a story about the power of art, the depth of human emotion, and the resilience of the spirit that can overcome any obstacle.