A fascinating and wholly unexpected take on Iran’s
Islamic revolution beginning in the 1970s, Persepolis
is an enthralling, animated feature about a spirited young
woman who spends her life trying to deal with the
consequences of her nation’s history. Based on an
autobiographical comic book by Marjane Satrapi, the story
concerns Marji (voiced as a teenager and woman by Chiara
Mastroianni), whose natural fire and precociousness are
slowly dampened by the rise of religious extremists. Marji
grieves over the imprisonment and execution of a beloved
uncle, then begrudgingly adapts to ever-tightening rules
about dress, social mores, education for women, and
expectations about marriage and divorce. Along the way, her
grandmother (Danielle Darrieux) and mother (Catherine
Deneuve) help keep Marji grounded during her rebellious
teens and encourage her to find life beyond Iran’s borders,
a decision that proves both a blessing and curse. An unique
window onto a crucial chapter of 20th century history, Persepolis is graphically engaging with its
black-and-white, bold lines and feeling of repressed energy,
fit to burst. The emotional content is so strong that after
awhile, one almost forgets the film is a cartoon. In French
and English
Format:
DVD
Runtime:
96
minutes , 2008 Type:
Animation Language: English & French
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