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Persepolis

Persepolis

2007
Drama, Animation
1h 36m
Poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution. (imdb)

Directed by:

Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi

Screenwriter:

Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi

Starring:

Simon Abkarian, Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Gabrielle Lopes Benites, Gabrielle Lopes

Genres:

Drama, Animation, Biography

Countries:

France, USA

Languages:

English, French, German, Persian
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Persepolis

2007
Drama, Animation
1h 36m
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pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 27 Feb 2009
6
55th
This movie is kickass. Has some incredible animation and a really nice story. The way she remembers her first love after they break up is priceless.
Rated 27 Feb 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 27 Oct 2008
92
93rd
The visuals in this are just wonderful. Loved the multi-layered backgrounds, and the use of shadow is often quite effective. The characters are full-fledged human beings, which makes it easy to connect with them. And the wry sense of humor throughout offers both a respite and a challenge. Very well done.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 08 Aug 2008
83
93rd
Persepolis rushes through conflicting moods fast enough to be both harrowing and exuberant. It flies by, slashing open your heart, your mind and your funny bone before you know what hit you. Marjane Satrap tells the complicated story of her coming-of-age in post-revolution Iran with broad, confident strokes.
Rated 08 Aug 2008
c4d0rn4c4d0rn4
Rated 20 Feb 2009
74
24th
There are two big ideas in this film, the Islamic Revolution and the life of the protagonist. All about the Islamic Revolution is AMAZING! (100)... May be is soooooooooo amazing that protagonist's life becomes "trivial" (20)
Rated 20 Feb 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 15 Jan 2009
60
18th
This is kind of crap white people fawn over, but it is in fact extremely whiny and uninteresting.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 08 Jan 2009
81
69th
Semi-autobiographical story a young Iranian girl growing up under the Shah and then fundamentalism. It's an intriguing blend of political history and coming-of-age tale, although for once I actually preferred the political stuff to the more human stuff. Some of the anecdotes are a bit mundane, especially during the Vienna portion of the film. The art & animation is unusual, with a kind of children's storybook style to it. Generally rewarding and occasionally moving, despite a few dull spots.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 22 Jan 2008
77
54th
Persepolis isn't like anything else you'll have ever seen visually. It's striking and rich, vibrant without being colorful, and in many ways arresting on the eyes. That being said, there's not much else here. From time to time the writing is good enough to get a big laugh out of you, but it's hard to connect with the drama or impact of the character's situation due to some rather bizarre transitions and editing. Persepolis is certainly a good movie, but it could have been much better.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
mandymandy
Rated 21 Aug 2013
8
92nd
An effective, original and very informative look at Iran's recent history through female eyes, told in black and white animation.
Rated 21 Aug 2013
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 27 Oct 2012
80
72nd
Does the book justice, and this is one of very few books that do so. Most of Marjane's stay in Austria plays out like it's all a dream unlike in the book where it's more coherently laid out and with how Marjane saw the whole experience, it worked.
Rated 27 Oct 2012
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 13 Jan 2012
6
81st
A briskly paced animation that does an excellent job mixing the political with the personal in an emotionally engaging and important story with a likeable narrator at the helm.
Rated 13 Jan 2012
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 13 Jan 2012
9
90th
Boldly drawn and extremely entertaining, Persepolis moves along quickly with lots of energy and powerful storytelling. Unlike most narrators, Marj isn't an annoying little bird right by your ear, she tells the story well, and it's a good one. Listen.
Rated 13 Jan 2012
miss_marpleMiss Marple
Rated 15 Oct 2011
100
98th
I really wasn't expecting this to be as good as it was, a really good movie. This it not a political commentary or a history film. This is through the eyes of Marjane.. ! Great scene with God and Karl Marx!
Rated 15 Oct 2011
howellchuckhowellchuck
Rated 04 May 2010
95
81st
This is an important film - as much as I enjoyed Ratatouille, this should have won the Oscar in'07.
Rated 04 May 2010
beneBene
Rated 25 Nov 2009
92
98th
Funny, touching, insightful, bloody awesome!
Rated 25 Nov 2009
sakuragirlsakuragirl
Rated 11 Aug 2009
89
96th
In the original story, there was much more substance.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 02 Aug 2008
80
85th
This really opened my eyes about Iran. Maybe a bit too serious for a cartoon, and a bit too funny for a political statement, but at least this balancing act keeps it from becoming boring.
Rated 02 Aug 2008
emtiltemtilt
Rated 22 Jul 2008
65
54th
Could use some story editing.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
tearsofashtearsofash
Rated 30 Mar 2008
92
95th
It has a good message to it, and a very unique charm sprinkled in all throughout. However, it's not like some of those movies that shove a message in your face in some obtuse way. Very enjoyable film.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
darkmandarkman
Rated 06 Feb 2008
83
90th
This movie is something special. The style, narrative pace and of course the topic. Opens your eyes.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
cambelcambel
Rated 11 Oct 2007
76
66th
Visually stunnning but most of the time it acts like a history book. And sometimes it felt like consisting only small jokes & anectodes, but overall it manages narrating its story in a solid way.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 02 Oct 2007
8
78th
An utter joy to watch. The film could've easily been played by real actors, although animation allows for a certain freedom and some lovely artistic touches. A resonant, visually splendid film.
Rated 02 Oct 2007
dowd-prospectDowd Prospect
Rated 25 Jul 2024
65
44th
I liked the comic more.
Rated 25 Jul 2024
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 25 Jul 2024
80
81st
The best thing about Persepolis is that it's unlike anything else. The art style, the setting and the story all combine into an unusually interesting film.
Rated 25 Jul 2024
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 17 Dec 2023
74
51st
Inventive animation. It's also interesting to see this type of story animated. I think animation could be used to tell far more stories than it is, so it's good to see that.
Rated 17 Dec 2023
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 28 Dec 2022
86
79th
Devastating and touching, humorous and harrowing. The animation can seem simple at first, but emotes so much.
Rated 28 Dec 2022
vialov3sgyuvia_lov3sgyu
Rated 24 Oct 2022
100
70th
gorgeous. one of the few movie versions of a book thaat i love.
Rated 24 Oct 2022
vincentevincente
Rated 30 Mar 2022
55
32nd
wow
Rated 30 Mar 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 27 Jan 2022
65
39th
Revolutionleftthemvulnerabletosaddam+westernpopculturedealerslol+eyeofthetigerlool+finedforholdinghandslol+flowersintobratosmellniceallday
Rated 27 Jan 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Jul 2021
76
51st
Interesting and intriguing coming of age story is distinctive in both form and milieu; the grim animation works well to tell this story, but in its more fanciful moments seems to lend a certain glibness to the quite serious story it is telling; there's a little too much material here for 90ish minutes and the film may have worked better with the sole focus on Marjane's experiences and title cards to set the political context. A unique and stimulating film which may well be worthy of a rewatch.
Rated 09 Jul 2021
jdwjnsjdwjns
Rated 04 May 2021
90
0th
I just really liked it, really rewatchable, Idk why I'm not pulling a 100 tho
Rated 04 May 2021
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 27 Dec 2020
90
95th
Mr. Satrapi: "Never forget who you are and where you're from."
Rated 27 Dec 2020
simsorutsimsorut
Rated 06 Oct 2020
70
45th
Because every day I put them in a bowl of ice-cold water for ten minutes.
Rated 06 Oct 2020
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 08 Dec 2019
80
78th
Powerful "slice of life" story about a girl growing up in war-torn Iran. While there's that coming-of-age premise where we see a lot of immaturity, it doesn't really feel like we get any resolution at the end.
Rated 08 Dec 2019
akarachelakarachel
Rated 14 Jun 2019
100
88th
this movie makes me cry every time
Rated 14 Jun 2019
andaybandayb
Rated 27 Jun 2018
70
80th
satrapi's ligne claire style is very appealing, (both in graphic novels and in the film) her story, especially the part about her childhood is endearing. the fact that it's a personal story that's intertwined with the political history of iran does not hamper the movie at all. it's heartwarming and a heartbreaking at the same time, but feels like her story is cut short, since it ends with her leaving for good, but her new life is just beginning.
Rated 27 Jun 2018
aalperraaaalperraa
Rated 28 Feb 2018
85
89th
01.03.2018, Istanbul
Rated 28 Feb 2018
zoranZoran
Rated 27 Jul 2017
79
65th
Wonderful story.
Rated 27 Jul 2017
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 28 Feb 2017
100
98th
Marjane Satrapi'nin hayat hikayesi. Yönetmenin, çocukluk ve gençlik dönemini anlatan film, kültür çatışması çok iyi bir uslupla anlatıyor. İran devrimi zararlarını anlatan film, aşırı mahalle, din ve kültür baskısını dobraca anlatmış. Avrupa da yaşadığı dönemde ise, özgürlüğün verdiği zarar gösterilmiş. İyi bir animasyon. Hayat sadece yemek yemek değil. Özgürlük, eğitim, ülke ve dürüstlükten geçiyor. Siyah beyaz formatıyla da büyüleyici. Sarsıcı. Filmin sonunda, Fransa. It's the eye of the tiger
Rated 28 Feb 2017
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 29 Oct 2016
80
89th
Dark, Warm, Real and humanist non-cliche animation.. I loved it.
Rated 29 Oct 2016
nobletNoblet
Rated 18 Sep 2016
79
67th
Some parts of the story just aren't as interesting as others. Otherwise, it's wonderful.
Rated 18 Sep 2016
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 09 Sep 2016
100
98th
Reminds me of my oldest daughter. Left me smiling for days. Amazing movie!!!
Rated 09 Sep 2016
cowmanCowman
Rated 05 Aug 2016
74
67th
A potentially great film, dragged down by the imbalance of serious politics on one hand and uninteresting boyfriend troubles on the other hand.
Rated 05 Aug 2016
liliroseLilirose
Rated 23 Jun 2016
81
81st
Ironico ed originale ma molto intenso, da vedere.
Rated 23 Jun 2016
mirallmirall
Rated 09 Oct 2015
90
65th
screem tablosuna donen sahne unutulmasın, her şey özetlenir orda
Rated 09 Oct 2015
trueagusTrueAgus
Rated 29 May 2015
87
85th
Dark but somehow sweet, Persepolis explains the Irani conflict with a very human view. Being an animated movie, it still leaves you a blank betwen the story and the reality, but yet strikes you with the cruelty of Iran.
Rated 29 May 2015
redactedredacted
Rated 05 Mar 2015
80
70th
The choice in going with animation, (although being the obvious one in this case) pays off with the instant contrast between pre & post-revolution Iran. Persepolis has accessible insight into one of the most turbulent periods for the nation. The dust is still settling in Iran & neighbouring states are just beginning to go through their own metamorphoses now.
Rated 05 Mar 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 01 Feb 2015
76
69th
Funny, tragic and engaging story about a struggle to find identity amid conflict. Stylistic and heartfelt, it occasionally feels a somewhat televisual and the narrative is a bit rambling.
Rated 01 Feb 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
90
96th
2nd viewing
Rated 03 Dec 2014
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 09 Nov 2014
91
77th
That's awesome movie, you can see what is Islamic revolution and it's results. Ortadoğu insanın iğrenç liği ni harika işlemiş.
Rated 09 Nov 2014
troothTrooth
Rated 08 Apr 2014
81
84th
You know it's a big deal when an animated movie gets nominated for an oscar, and it isn't made by Pixar, Disney, or Dreamworks. Of course, a movie like that will never WIN an Oscar. God no. That might require Academy members to actually watch an animated movie that their grandchildren didn't drag them to.
Rated 08 Apr 2014
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 26 Mar 2014
84
56th
Funny and inspirational, much like the graphic memoir it is adapted from. Marjane Satrapi was involved in the directing and writing and it's a good thing that is, as I could easily see this story being mishandled by someone else. Fans should read the original book, as it is told much better.
Rated 26 Mar 2014
gleebgleeb
Rated 03 Feb 2014
73
53rd
An interesting and sincere apologia of a member of the upper class who, in the end, got out.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 09 Jan 2014
83
72nd
How can this story not have an impact on you?
Rated 09 Jan 2014
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 24 Dec 2013
94
94th
this film was so cathartic for me. everything from the animation to the story to the characters somehow resonated with me. marjane satrapi really inspired me with this film and showed me that iranian women really do have a place in today's international film industry.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
wicheWiche
Rated 09 Oct 2013
84
87th
I now see why Marjane turned down the Hollywood-offer of making this a real film with lopez and other stars. This black and white really drags us back to the roots of this story: the graphic novel. This way we get a(n sometimes artlike but) touching story that's about much more than just Iran. This coming of age story touched me, made me smile. I loved it.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 07 Aug 2013
78
62nd
I can't quite come up with the right adjective to describe how I feel about the movie - it's at parts cute, charming, funny, scary, sad and disturbing - it goes all over the place in telling a story of a young girl growing up amid political upheaval in Iran, and it's animated beautifully, with a style that fits every individual scene perfectly, and subtly changes throughout. My only issue for me would be that I saw the English dub - which I can't say was that impressive, acting-wise.
Rated 07 Aug 2013
zeboimZeboim
Rated 29 Apr 2013
3
26th
Dull.
Rated 29 Apr 2013
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
100
97th
A completely different kind of animated movie that, even more than "Ratatouille," reimagines what the medium can do.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 22 Nov 2012
68
56th
Good story and animation
Rated 22 Nov 2012
kutaykutay
Rated 26 Aug 2012
93
92nd
-26.08.2012 / 03:36 Keşke daha devam etseydi de sıkılmadan izleseydim. Çizgi romanını da en kısa zamanda okumaya karar verdim.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
bentienbentien
Rated 01 Aug 2012
80
93rd
Just as great as the graphic novel on which it is based on.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 28 Jun 2012
0
0th
İran, Şah, Bir kizin gözünden sahlik devrildikten sonra iranda yasananlar ve kizin yurtdisi yolculugu ve İran'a dönüste yasadiklari konu edilmis. (Ateist propaganda; Tanri resmedilir, kiz tanriya posta koyar. Kominist propaganda)
Rated 28 Jun 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 09 May 2012
80
85th
Beautifully animated, inventive and sharply observant, "Persepolis" is both funny and poignant, thanks to the directors' honest yet humourous approach.
Rated 09 May 2012
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 22 Apr 2012
95
98th
A (mostly) monochrome biographical animation about the political turmoil in Iran shouldn't be as touching, whimsical and often laugh-out-loud funny as this is. The animation is simple yet inventive, and the somewhat depressing tale is constantly lightened by wry observations, off-the-wall humour and moments of genuine heartwarming humanity. This should have been an Oscar-winner.
Rated 22 Apr 2012
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 17 Mar 2012
90
77th
An accurate adaptation of the comic that has the same problem as the comic: Marjane's teenage years just aren't nearly as interesting as her childhood in Iran. Still easily worth a watch.
Rated 17 Mar 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 18 Dec 2011
82
85th
This is a very well made but depressing movie. The animation is excellent and really interesting. I wanted the movie to keep going when it ended. The script is great and it really makes you think.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 06 Dec 2011
90
85th
Absolutely magical. Truly, this is perhaps the best example I've seen of a film using animation to get inside the head of the protagonist. The visual style is extremely simple, yet it's unique and instantly recognizable. This was one of the best films of the last decade, and I wish I had seen it sooner. Go ahead and add it to the list of films to show your daughters.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 06 Dec 2011
80
70th
A bit meager in terms of narrative heft, I also found the narrator too self-involved and determined by self-pity for me to care too much -- I wanted to know more about her grandmother who seemed a much fuller charcter. The animation is lovely, mostly B&W, and the glimpse into Iran culture and politics is valuable, however.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 01 Dec 2011
4
87th
Beautiful.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 12 Oct 2011
90
97th
A charming and honest film.
Rated 12 Oct 2011
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 20 Aug 2011
95
86th
A truly visionary work of art, superbly telling a real-life tale with humor, heartbreak and emotion.
Rated 20 Aug 2011
bharathbharath
Rated 30 Jul 2011
78
81st
A very adult animated film which is charming. The story touches upon real events. The film feels right being animated rather than being played by character.
Rated 30 Jul 2011
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 09 Jul 2011
86
96th
Very Nice Movie
Rated 09 Jul 2011
vahidtrvahidtr
Rated 21 Jun 2011
78
87th
this movie has fairly shown the problems a girl is dealing with in Iran and Out of Iran. although this was a little exaggerated but was somehow real . because the movie is showing the life of the girl , we can expect that the rhythm is not good . I haven't seen this kind of animation before .
Rated 21 Jun 2011
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 08 May 2011
80
69th
Can be a little didactic and self-righteous at times, the music is intrusive and it's weird how they all speak French in Iran, but the animation is sublime, and I found it enjoyable and interesting for most of its length.
Rated 08 May 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 02 Mar 2011
82
58th
A coming of age story in fundamentalist Iran with socialist parents. And it's animated. C'mon, you know it's gotta be good.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 26 Jan 2011
92
98th
One of the most visually interesting films I've ever watched illustrating a hard-hitting, emotional story while still managing to have a sense of wit. It doesn't elaborate on certain details as much as the comic does, but I prefer the film's approach of delivering a more eloquent aesthetic to elevate the emotions conveyed in the story - something the comic sorely lacked. It can perhaps be a bit confusing without political context, but this film is never preachy or grating with its message.
Rated 26 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Jan 2011
92
96th
91.500
Rated 01 Jan 2011
waddayanutswaddayanuts
Rated 15 Nov 2010
70
34th
Despite its political relevance this is for me a very forgettable film. I had a good time watching it but nothing really stuck with me.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 21 Oct 2010
35
90th
"As with Art Spiegelman's gold-standard graphic novel Maus, Iranian author Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed series Persepolis directly confronts the political via the personal." - Nick Schager
Rated 21 Oct 2010
loimprevistoloimprevisto
Rated 30 Aug 2010
100
93rd
I read the book first and was not expecting this adaptation to be as good as it was. My wife didn't like the animation style, but I thought it suited the story perfectly.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
vukavuka
Rated 10 Jul 2010
90
75th
loved the animation, the way it's drawn it just catches your eye in a very nice way. I've read the comics and it is less story but never the less it's very good.
Rated 10 Jul 2010
jeffmccoolJeffMcCool
Rated 30 Apr 2010
72
35th
Striking animation
Rated 30 Apr 2010
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 18 Feb 2010
70
52nd
Sad, thought-provoking and somewhat uninteresting.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
adrianavbadrianavb
Rated 28 Jan 2010
90
97th
This movie is depressing, but still hilarious. Great animation and painting!
Rated 28 Jan 2010
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 15 Jan 2010
70
40th
A stylish adaptation, but one that's a little less satisfying than I would have liked.
Rated 15 Jan 2010
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
82
84th
I've never seen this kind of animation and I thought it was really well done. It was a charming story from a perspective usually neglected by Hollywood. We are seeing the world through the eyes of a teenager growing up in Iran and fleeing to Europe for a better life. Interesting!
Rated 18 Dec 2009
caimancaiman
Rated 14 Nov 2009
80
62nd
An interesting story centered around a seldom-filmed point in history, topped off by gorgeous animation.
Rated 14 Nov 2009
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 08 Sep 2009
50
38th
Quite alright, the biographical sides of it work much better than the political sides (which frankly didn't feel believable to me at all). Bit too long as well. The Eye of the Tiger scene is gold.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
totoroTotoro.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
70
52nd
Story is all over the place. Not as deep as I was hoping. Still well animated. Great message.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
81
86th
Unusual and charming.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
thenerdTheNerd
Rated 07 Jul 2009
70
70th
Everyone should watch once - it is an excellent window into the social forces which shaped Iran today.
Rated 07 Jul 2009
13ncucuma13ncuCuma
Rated 04 Jul 2009
70
42nd
Good but I definitely prefer the book. There were too many things cut from the story.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 22 Apr 2009
40
54th
Brilliant animation with an interesting story. Too many films strive for realism with their cartoons, if I wanted real life I'd watch a live-action film. The slight exaggerations are what make animation entertaining while still keeping it grounded in reality so that an emotional impact is still present. Even though Marjane is just black lines on white paper, try watching this film without feeling something for her.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 21 Apr 2009
85
86th
Beautifully animated and very original. It's also sometimes very hard to watch because the content is so disturbing.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 17 Apr 2009
30
25th
Be warned: This is a chick flick disguise.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
hahaHaha
Rated 23 Mar 2009
90
81st
Awesome insight in a very unusual way. And it works. A few digressions, but overall great, passionate, work.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
sharpcoolsharpcool
Rated 22 Mar 2009
70
50th
Cool animation and story, wasn't crazy about the "blame everything on the West" politics though.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
jkendrickj.kendrick
Rated 19 Mar 2009
35
86th
"I cannot imagine it being in any style other than the one in which it is told."
Rated 19 Mar 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
78
57th
Very good.
Rated 12 Feb 2009

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