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Persepolis
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  Persepolis (2007)

description written by member Zara:

Poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution.

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Starring: Chiara Mastroianni
Catherine Deneuve
Danielle Darrieux
Simon Abkarian
Arié Elmaleh
Sean Penn
Iggy Pop
Gena Rowlands
Jean-François Gallotte
Gabrielle Lopes Benites
François Jerosme
Mathias Mlekuz
Jean-François Gallotte
Stéphane Foenkinos
Tilly Mandelbrot
Directed By: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Written By: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Running Time: 95 minutes

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Persepolis Movie Review by Skye (6/30/2008)

Stories like these make you really thankful for your own life. Growing up in American it is pretty easy to take things for granted - fun, food, freedom - and forget about those who have grown up not knowing those wonderful gifts but still yearning for them.

The story of Marjane growing up in war-torn Iran is nothing short...

(complete Persepolis review by Skye)


Persepolis Movie Review by Jarrod (2/6/2008)

'Persepolis' is a surprise nominee for Best Animated Feature, and it is indeed a triumph. It is based on two graphic novels by Marjane Satrapi, who grew up in Iran during the rule of the Shah. Her parents were associated with a variety of progressive social movements. She was ten when Khomeini came to power, due in no...

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Persepolis Movie Review by Matthew (1/31/2008)

Marjane Satrapi, lives with her parents (voiced by Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian) in Iran during the difficult times leading up to and from the removal of the Shah. Marjane frequently spends time with her grandmother (voiced by Danielle Darrieux) who bristles at the new restrictions placed on women. As Marjane...

(complete Persepolis review by Matthew)


Persepolis Movie Review by Dave (6/30/2008)

What a treat this is. Old fashioned hand drawn animation and a unique view into Iran from the perspective of one of it's citizens. If you want to see beyond the western news coverage and political rhetoric and get a glimpse of the real people of Iran, this is a great place to start. On top of that it is just a ripping...

(complete Persepolis review by Dave)



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