Persepolis
The film Iran didn't want the world to see.
2008 PG-13 1h 35m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Persepolis |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France, United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | 1970s, punk rock, coming of age, parent child relationship, based on graphic novel, civil war, adult animation, based on memoir or autobiography, puberty, totalitarian regime, bomb alarm, orient |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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What is Persepolis about?
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.
When was Persepolis released?
Persepolis was released on Feb 22, 2008 (status: Released).
Who directed Persepolis?
Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud directed Persepolis.
What is the TMDB rating of Persepolis?
Persepolis has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 2,250 votes.