Persepolis
"The film Iran didn't want the world to see."
Originally released in 2007. Persepolis is a animation/drama film. directed by Vincent Paronnaud.
Starring Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, and Catherine Deneuve
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (2,072 votes)
Budget
$7.3M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Chiara Mastroianni
as Marjane (voice)
Danielle Darrieux
as Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Catherine Deneuve
as Marjane's Mother (voice)
Simon Abkarian
as Marjane's Father (voice)
Gabrielle Lopes Benites
as Young Marjane (voice)
François Jérosme
as Uncle Anouche (voice)
Tilly Mandelbrot
as Lali (voice)
Sophie Arthuys
as Walla (voice)
Arié Elmaleh
as Walla (voice)
Mathias Mlekuz
as Walla (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $7,300,000
Production Companies
- Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa
- Sony Pictures Classics
- PROCIREP
- Soficinéma
- France 3 Cinéma
- Diaphana Films
- Sofica EuropaCorp
- Celluloid Dreams
- The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- La Région Île-de-France
- Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma
- 2.4.7. Films
- French Connection Animations
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Persepolis about?
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. ...
Who directed Persepolis?
Persepolis was directed by Vincent Paronnaud.
How long is Persepolis?
Persepolis has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Persepolis released?
Persepolis was released on June 27, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Persepolis?
The main cast of Persepolis includes Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites.
Is Persepolis worth watching?
Persepolis has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,072 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.