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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.
| Release Date: | December 25th, 2007 |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
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Persepolis Movie Review by Jeff  (6/30/2008) |
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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 Jeff)
| Persepolis Movie Review by Matthew (1/31/2008) |
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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)
At least the Golden Globes put this film up against other great foreign films like Lust, Caution; 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days; The Kite Runner; and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. It certainly belongs in that group rather than films like Ratatouille or Surf's Up as the Academy Awards determined.
It is is the first...
(complete Persepolis review by Movie Addict)
| Persepolis Movie Review by Dave (6/30/2008) |
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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)
| Persepolis Movie Review by Jarrod (2/6/2008) |
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'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...
(complete Persepolis review by Jarrod)
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