Persepolis

2007 Vincent Paronnaud 1h 35m
Animation Drama

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.

Cast

Chiara Mastroianni Marjane (voice)
Danielle Darrieux Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Catherine Deneuve Marjane's Mother (voice)
Simon Abkarian Marjane's Father (voice)
Gabrielle Lopes Benites Young Marjane (voice)
François Jérosme Uncle Anouche (voice)
Tilly Mandelbrot Lali (voice)
Sophie Arthuys Walla (voice)

Vibes

Emotional Adventurous Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

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