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Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated biographical drama film based upon Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. It was written and directed by Satrapi in collaboration with Vincent Paronnaud. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The title references the historical city of Persepolis.

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2007 · 1h 35m · Animation · Drama

TMDB 7.9/10 (2,214 votes)

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.

Directed by Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

Box office $23M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Marjane SatrapiDirector

Vincent ParonnaudDirector

Chiara Mastroiannias Marjane (voice)

Danielle Darrieuxas Marjane's Grandmother (voice)

Catherine Deneuveas Marjane's Mother (voice)