Angelina Jolie says it was an ‘honor’ to interview imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi: ‘A brave Iranian prisoner of conscience’

Angelina Jolie highlighted her interview with Narges Mohammadi for Time by sharing a post on her Instagram account on Thursday.

The 48-year-old actress shared a photo of the 51-year-old activist, and also included a quote from the conversation with the Nobel Peace Prize winner.

The artist, whose adopted son Pax is currently embroiled in a feud with his father Brad Pitt, also wrote a short message to express her excitement about the opportunity to raise awareness about the Iranian national’s work.

Jolie wrote: “It was an honor to interview Narges Mohammadi, a brave Iranian prisoner of conscience. Please read her words to learn more about the courage and spirit of Iranian women and the moral power of peaceful resistance.”

Mohammadi is currently imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison, where she has been held since 2021.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner has been arrested twice before on various charges related to her work as an activist.

According to Time, the Iranian national has suffered both abuse and assault in prison, and recently went on a hunger strike.

The media also reported that she has been denied communication with her children.

Jolie briefly touched on motherhood during her interview with Mohammadi, stating that she wouldn’t be able to stand not being able to see her children.

‘I imagine myself in your situation – and hope I would have half your courage if I did – and cannot imagine how I would bear being separated from my children, and how much I worry would worry about them, probably more than I was worried about. myself,” she said.

The activist then spoke about her arrest in front of her children and was remarkably open about the consequences of being away from her family.

“I think my detention in front of my children, enduring solitary confinement, not seeing their faces and not hearing their voices, was unbearable beyond any word, logic or belief,” she said.

Jolie later brought up the topic of meeting women in refugee camps and spoke about their resilience in the face of adversity.

Material: The 48-year-old actress shared a photo of the 51-year-old activist, and she also included a quote from the sit-down with the Nobel Peace Prize winner

She speaks her mind: The artist, whose adopted son Pax is currently embroiled in a feud with his father Brad Pitt, also wrote a short message to express her excitement at the opportunity to spread awareness about the Iranian national’s work

Serious business: Mohammadi is currently imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison, where she has been held since 2021; she is seen in 2008

Truth be told: Jolie briefly touched on motherhood during her interview with Mohammadi, stating that she wouldn’t be able to stand not being able to see her children; she will be seen in 2022

“I’m usually amazed by their fearlessness and the way they manage to even laugh, and express themselves, and not be crushed by their experiences,” she said.

Mohammadi responded by giving the actress a glimpse into the lives of women held in Evin prison.

“We come together to celebrate the birthdays of our fellow prisoners, even the birthdays of their children. The sound of our singing and joy reaches the men’s wards, and male guards complain about what is happening in the women’s ward,” she stated.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner added: “This is the sound of our vibrant lives.”