Persepolis (2007)
Directed by Marjane Satrapi / Vincent Paronnaud
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Coming-of-Age |
Release Date - Dec 25, 2007 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - France, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
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 outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. The English-language version features the voice talents of Sean Penn, Gena Rowlands, and Iggy Pop, with Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni reprising their roles from the original French-language version.
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Iran, Iranian [nationality], Islam, revolution