Chiara Mastroianni,
Catherine Deneuve,
Gena Rowlands,
Sean Penn,
Iggy Pop
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Filmmakers Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi collaborated to co-write and co-direct this adaptation of Satrapi's bestselling autobiographical graphic novel detailing the trials faced by an outspok... read more
DVD Release Date: June 24, 2008
Stats: 8,337 reviews
Just about as expected. In fact, I was prepared for worse experience while opting for it. It had too much in it that appealed me to stay away from it. But as usual, I couldn't ignore its high rating for ever (I did it for long, though). Of course, had it been a movie for kids, I ... read more
This smart animated film tells the story of the Islamic revolution in Iran from the eyes of a open minded young girl, growing up to be a woman both inside and abroad of the country. That's surprisingly informative as a history lesson, both funny and dark and realistic at times, b... read more
Intimacy with the history of Iran, the Islamic Revolution through an animated autobiography by and of Marjane Satrapi, a witness to the oppression of civil and women rights in Iran. Persepolis is visually beautiful, and socially, culturally, and politically reflective. Significant.
I saw this movie in school, and my reaction. It was actually pretty good. Very, very good. It had some big flaws, but for the most part, I enjoyed it.
Let's start with the bad, and work up to the good. First of, despite most of the movie being very good, the ending flat out su... read more
They say that we must learn from the past or we're doomed to repeat it. I've always thought that was because the past helps us better understand the present.
This autobiographical film tells the story of a young girl who comes to a vague political awareness during the Islamic Re... read more
if i could name one foreign film adapted from a graphic novel done in black and white and is gripping and powerful i would definetly choose this movie i mean it is probably the most realistic animated film ive ever seen plot wise the main character you latch onto the whole movie ... read more
Oddly amusing animated film about a girl who grows up in the disjointed, violent middle east then moves to France to begin a new life. The movie is strangely intiguing and slick to a point, but points off for it being in French. I don't speak the language, so having to try and re... read more
Simple but beautiful animation telling a truly original and heart wrenching story of one girls struggle. A Fantastic and important film, please go see it!!
A sad biography of a woman from an intellectual, liberal family who grew up through the Iranian revolution. Filmed as an almost Peanuts style cartoon animation, the story tries to also be a documentary that at times can make it a bit too dry and prosaic, which the ending only ser... read more
The film's nuanced view of social issues is complemented by lovely black-and-white animation work that blends Islamic motifs into a sort of Yellow Submarine-ish world. Full Review
The subtlety of the interplay among the three generations of women is extraordinary. Full Review
Persepolis is a superb film about a young girl's coming of age amidst war, fascism and family tragedy. Full Review
It's striking how much emotion Satrapi is able to convey through these blocky drawings, which are simple but powerfully chosen. Full Review
Animated by hand, often in glorious black and white, this French classic has the pathos, wit and intellectual sting of great political filmmaking. Full Review
The movie sparkles with witty self-awareness. Full Review
Persepolis is a true original in the eclectic world of animation, one that's full of fascinating contradictions. Full Review
A film as personal and eccentric as Satrapi's original book, a black-and-white, hand-drawn memoir of growing up and away from Iran. Full Review
More than just the first film in recent memory to be considered a must-see, Persepolis begs for a second viewing, if only to chart the way it so delicately weaves together the different stages of Marj... Full Review
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Chiara Mastroianni as Marjane as a Teenager & Adult (French & English Version)
Catherine Deneuve as Tadji (French and English Version)
Gena Rowlands as (English Version)
Sean Penn as Ebi (English Version)
Iggy Pop as Uncle Anouche (English Version)
Simon Abkarian as Ebi (French Version)
Danielle Darrieux as Marjane's Grandmother (French and English Version)
Gabrielle Lopes as Marjane (Child) (French Version)
François Jerosme as Uncle Anouche (French Version)
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