Persepolis (2007)

Name: Persepolis
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2007-06-27
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 100

Animation Drama

Runtime95 min

Rating12

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In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Persepolis is a critically acclaimed animated drama that has received widespread praise for its poignant storytelling and unique visual style. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and won the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. With an IMDb rating of 8.0 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%, Persepolis has resonated strongly with both critics and audiences.

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Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated biographical drama film written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, based on Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The title references the historical city of Persepolis.