: Cutting hair has long been a symbol of mourning and resistance in Persian culture. By filming themselves cutting locks of their own hair, these stars aimed to show solidarity with the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.
In October 2022, Juliette Binoche joined over 50 other high-profile French actresses and musicians in a powerful video protest following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. The Movement: "Hair for Freedom" 2022---Juliette-Binoche-and-other-stars-cut-their-hair
: Binoche famously shouted "For freedom!" as she snipped a large section of her hair. The video, set to a Persian version of the protest anthem "Bella Ciao," was shared widely under the hashtag #SoutienFemmesIran (Support Iranian Women). Global Context : Cutting hair has long been a symbol