Persepolis (2007)

Synopsis of Persepolis

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. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

95 mins

Director(s):

Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

Writer(s):

Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi

Producer(s):

Xavier Rigault, Marc-Antoine Robert

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Drug Content, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Profanity, Violence)

Categories:

Independent Films

• 2007 - Cannes Film Festival - Jury Prize
• 2007 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Animation
• 2007 - National Board of Review - The Bvlgari Award for NBR Freedom of Expression
• 2007 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Animated Feature
• 2007 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Foreign Film
• 2007 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Animated Feature

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