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Persepolis

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
97K
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Persepolis (2007)
This is the U.S. trailer for Persepolis, directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi.
Play trailer2:14
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AnimationBiographyDrama
A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
97K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Vincent Paronnaud
    • Marjane Satrapi
  • Writers
    • Marjane Satrapi(comic)
    • Vincent Paronnaud(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Chiara Mastroianni(voice)
    • Catherine Deneuve(voice)
    • Gena Rowlands(English version)
  • Directors
    • Vincent Paronnaud
    • Marjane Satrapi
  • Writers
    • Marjane Satrapi(comic)
    • Vincent Paronnaud(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Chiara Mastroianni(voice)
    • Catherine Deneuve(voice)
    • Gena Rowlands(English version)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 204User reviews
    • 244Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 30 wins & 59 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Chiara Mastroianni
    Chiara Mastroianni
    • Marjane Adolescente et Adulte
    • (voice)
    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • La Mère
    • (voice)
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Grandmother
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux
    • La Grand-Mère
    • (voice)
    Simon Abkarian
    Simon Abkarian
    • Le Père
    • (voice)
    Gabrielle Lopes Benites
    • Marjane Enfant
    • (voice)
    • (as Gabrielle Lopez)
    François Jerosme
    • Oncle Anouche
    • (voice)
    • (as François Jérosme)
    Sophie Arthuys
    • Walla
    • (voice)
    Jean-François Gallotte
    Jean-François Gallotte
      Arié Elmaleh
      Arié Elmaleh
      • Walla
      • (voice)
      Mathias Mlekuz
      • Walla
      • (voice)
      Sasha Alliel
        Lesceline Hasse
          Virginie Antico
            Nicolas Leroy
              Bénédicte Battesti
                Candide Lopes
                  Hubert Benhamdine
                  Hubert Benhamdine
                    • Directors
                      • Vincent Paronnaud
                      • Marjane Satrapi
                    • Writers
                      • Marjane Satrapi(comic)
                      • Vincent Paronnaud(scenario)
                    • All cast & crew
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                    Storyline

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                    Did you know

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                    • Trivia
                      Iran's government sent a letter to the French embassy in Tehran to protest against the movie and pressured the organizers of the 2007 Bangkok Film Festival to drop it from the lineup.
                    • Goofs
                      Marjane's passport has her given name and surname switched.
                    • Quotes

                      Marjane's grandmother: Listen. I don't like to preach, but here's some advice. You'll meet a lot of jerks in life. If they hurt you, remember it's because they're stupid. Don't react to their cruelty. There's nothing worse than bitterness and revenge. Keep your dignity and be true to yourself.

                    • Connections
                      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Bucket List/The Orphanage/The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep/There Will Be Blood/Honeydripper/Persepolis (2008)
                    • Soundtracks
                      Eye of the Tiger
                      Written by Jim Peterik (as James Peterik), Frankie Sullivan (as Franck Sullivan III)
                      (c) Three Wise Boys Music / Ensign Music Corp c/o BMG Music Publishing France
                      (c) WB Music Corp / Easy Action Music
                      By permission from Warner Chappell Music France and BMG Music Vision
                      Performed by Chiara Mastroianni
                      Arranged by Olivier Bernet

                    User reviews204

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                    Featured review
                    8/10
                    The Contemporary History of Iran
                    In 1978, in Iran, the smart girl Marjane Satrapi lives the troubled period of the history of her country with the Islamic Revolution with her ideologist parents and grandmother. When she is a teenager, her parents send her to Vienna due to the war with Iraq. Marjane befriends a group of outcast students, finds love and deception and returns to her country to the arms of her family. However, the life with the fundamentalist in the government is repressive and she leaves her country again to live in France.

                    "Persepolis" is an interesting animation where the contemporary history of Iran is disclosed through the eyes of the lead character. This feature gives a great lesson of history highlighting the most important moments of the life of Iranian in their country. This dramatic animation has many levels but is highly recommended for adults and offers excellent dialogs and messages. My vote is eight.

                    Title (Brazil): "Persépolis"
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                    • claudio_carvalho
                    • Apr 4, 2010

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                    Details

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                    • Release date
                      • February 22, 2008 (United States)
                    • Countries of origin
                      • France
                      • United States
                    • Official sites
                      • Official MySpace (France)
                      • Official site (Spain)
                    • Languages
                      • French
                      • English
                      • Persian
                      • German
                    • Also known as
                      • Giấc Mơ Kỳ Lạ
                    • Production companies
                      • 2.4.7. Films
                      • France 3 Cinéma
                      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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                    Box office

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                    • Budget
                      • $7,300,000 (estimated)
                    • Gross US & Canada
                      • $4,445,756
                    • Opening weekend US & Canada
                      • $88,826
                      • Dec 30, 2007
                    • Gross worldwide
                      • $22,783,978
                    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

                    Technical specs

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                    • Runtime
                      1 hour 36 minutes
                    • Color
                      • Color
                      • Black and White
                    • Sound mix
                      • Dolby Digital
                    • Aspect ratio
                      • 1.85 : 1

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