Synopsis

Release Date: 12/25/2007
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Drama
Director: Marjane Satrapi
Cast: Chiara Mastroianni , Catherine Deneuve , Gena Rowlands , Sean Penn

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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The anti-Pixar Persepolis, a much different coming-of-age story than we’re used to, is more touching and real than most live-action films could ever hope to be.

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