Persepolis (2007)
Movie 1h 35m ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night
Released in 2007, Persepolis is an animation and drama movie. It is directed by Marjane Satrapi. The cast includes Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Marjane SatrapiDirector
- Vincent ParonnaudDirector
- Chiara Mastroiannias Marjane (voice)
- Catherine Deneuveas Marjane's Mother (voice)
- Simon Abkarianas Marjane's Father (voice)
- Arié Elmalehas Walla (voice)
- Mathias Mlekuzas Walla (voice)
- Sophie Arthuysas Walla (voice)
- François Jérosmeas Uncle Anouche (voice)
- Danielle Darrieuxas Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
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Questions about Persepolis
- What genre is Persepolis?
- Persepolis is categorised as Animation, Drama.
- Who stars in Persepolis?
- Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, Arié Elmaleh, Mathias Mlekuz appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Persepolis?
- Marjane Satrapi directed Persepolis.
- How long is Persepolis?
- Persepolis runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Is Persepolis worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Persepolis?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
