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Persepolis (2007)

“The film Iran didn't want the world to see.”

7.9/10 · 2,255 votes 1h 35m pg-13 DramaAnimation

#6 of 208 films from 2007 #289 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi · Written by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi

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Overview

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.

Cast

Chiara Mastroiannias Marjane (voice)
Danielle Darrieuxas Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Catherine Deneuveas Marjane's Mother (voice)
Simon Abkarianas Marjane's Father (voice)
Gabrielle Lopes Benitesas Young Marjane (voice)
François Jérosmeas Uncle Anouche (voice)
Tilly Mandelbrotas Lali (voice)
Sophie Arthuysas Walla (voice)
Arié Elmalehas Walla (voice)
Mathias Mlekuzas Walla (voice)

Facts

Release dateJune 27, 2007
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, Animation
LanguageFR
Budget$7,300,000
Box office$22,783,990 (3.1× budget)
IMDbtt0808417

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Questions

How long is Persepolis?
Persepolis runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Persepolis worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,255 votes, which places it #6 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 98%) and #289 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Persepolis?
Persepolis was directed by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Radioactive (2020), The Voices (2014).
Who stars in Persepolis?
Chiara Mastroianni as Marjane (voice); Danielle Darrieux as Marjane's Grandmother (voice); Catherine Deneuve as Marjane's Mother (voice); Simon Abkarian as Marjane's Father (voice); Gabrielle Lopes Benites as Young Marjane (voice); François Jérosme as Uncle Anouche (voice).
What is Persepolis rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Persepolis?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82162.

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