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Persepolis [2008] | ![Persepolis [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gfjud2joL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Actor: Catherine Deneuve
Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 306
Format: Colour, Pal, Subtitled
Language: French (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
EAN: 5055201803870
ASIN: B0012XQYLI
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: August 18, 2008
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 This simple and powerful film is highly likely to strike a cord in you... March 13, 2008
Belen (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
"Persepolis" (2007), written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, is a beautifully made film that recounts an engaging tale, that also happens to be true. It is important to point out that even though this is an animated film, it is definitely not for children. Nonetheless, I firmly believe that this funny and somewhat wistful movie is a rare gem that teenagers and adults will appreciate in its full value.
This film is based on the autobiography of one of its directors, Marjane Satrapi, a young woman that grew up in Iran, and lived there both before and after the Iranian revolution that established an Islamic Fundamentalist government, drastically reducing personal liberties and imposing a completely different lifestyle on its citizens, specially on women.
Marjane's story allows us to see her as a young and enthusiastic child that shares her parents hopes regarding the new regime, and as a rebellious teenager that cannot understand the limitations that affect women in her country, and that is sent abroad by her parents in order to protect her. We suffer with Marjane when she tries to find herself in Austria, and understand her feelings when she decides to return to Iran in order to be with her family.
What happens then? Well, you have to watch this film in order to find out. All the same, I can let you know that I loved "Persepolis", and that I think that this simple and powerful film is highly likely to strike a cord in you. Highly recommended...
Belen Alcat
Persepolis - a powerful animated parody July 15, 2008
Eclectic Reader (World Traveller)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This film came highly recommended by a friend, and although animation doesn't usually attract me I went along. And by God, I'm glad I did. Persepolis is the autobiographical account of the Iranian born Marjane Satrapi; the tale of ordinary growing pains and young adulthood woes set against a politically charged climate in Iran.
Early on Marjane's parents explain to her how the Shah came to power and the political message is apparant yet digestible. Daughter to politically active parents in a divided community she develops strong beliefs and questions those around her; encouraged and inspired by her formidable grandmother among others. The child becomes a teenager with a strong rebellious character and the courage of her convictions - railing against the regime, wearing Iron Maiden t-shirts and questioning the oppression of women.
After trouble at school her family send her to Europe for her own protection. In Vienna she struggles to fit in or to find her place in normal society, carrying with her the guilt of knowing what her friends and family suffer at home. Her experiences of familiar issues such as going away and coming home, relationship with her parents, first love and standing up for what you believe in are magnified by the exterior issues of cultural misogyny, war, a divided community and an oppressive regime.
Marjane's story is told with the brutal truth that animation allows, at times hilariously funny and at others deadly serious - like life itself. Somehow the characters and events feel more real than if they were played by flesh and blood actors, perhaps in the way that reading a book can evoke a more tangible experience than watching a film?
I found much to relate to within the film; Marjane portrays herself as a fallible human being, likeable in her combination of vulnerability and strength. What a fantastic way to bring the story of Iran alive for those of us on the outside - a real insight and an elevating experience. Parody is indeed a powerful tool.
Watch it.
Easy to criticize, but ... September 26, 2008
Midasin (London, England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Some reviewers have criticized Marjane for seemingly complaining that the Iranian regime tried to stop her and her associates from partying. I would not defend partying of this kind, but it is evident that these critical reviewers have not had the experience of living under a tyrannical regime. I would not wish it on anyone. To dissociate oneself from a pervasive and dominant foli a plusieurs is incredibly difficult and many people go insane in the attempt or commit suicide.
In fact this book and DVD is very helpful in understanding how many people inevitably react in a repressive, authoritarian regime when trying to maintain a personal integrity. If you squeeze a balloon in one place, it will splurge out in another - often in an unpalatable way. What amazes me is how dissidents manage to remain sane in authoritarian regimes of this nature. The author, and her family, should be commended for having done so. It also takes courage to produce an account of this sort.
I would unreservedly recommend "Persepolis", both in book form and in DVD format, despite the inevitable unpalatability of some of the content. It may be uncomfortable, but it should function a warning to us as to what could happen in the UK unless we face reality now and stop engaging in denial.
Excellent adaptation of a brilliant comic April 4, 2008
D. (Madrid)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is by far the best cinematic release of 2007 and I'm (im)patiently waiting for English subtitled DVD so I can share it with friends who missed it at the cinema.
Thoughtfully written, perfectly adapted and perfectly cast, this film is a must see. I laughed, I cried and I went home to re read the comics.
A truly engaging and beautiful film.
VISIT IRAN!!!!! May 20, 2008
Aleksander Pieri (Croatia)
8 out of 19 found this review helpful
was recently in Iran, because im not so idiot to believe what CNN and other media slaves of the usa and uk goverment said about Iran.
Lovely place and country.
Unfortunately you have this teocratic dictatorship but the common people are very generous, nice, patient and kind. Iran had a great history, clean cities and astonishing islamic architecture, particulary I like those in Esfahan.
Oh yes, Iranian woman that I saw particulary in Esfahan are sooo beautiful.
I saw the waterfalls of Mahagoon (near Shiraz, cant remember how is written), the zoroastrian temple in Yazd, Persepolis, Abyaneh etc...
Sadly most people watch TV and believe what the media said about our world. I was in Lebanon also 3years ago and i like it very much.
Im proud to said to all people I knew that I was in Iran, because in that way, at least in a part, that can show that you think indipendently. Most of the people here, in Croatia, love to go to make **** shopping in Dubai or visit Paris etc.. When I said to friends that Im going to Iran they were all surprised and evey time I heard silly stuff like: "isnt dangerous there?" and I answered; "isnt dangerous in NY after the false-staged event of 9/11 or in London watched by 40.000 video cameras or in northern Spain by Baski terrorists?
When im able I talk to anyone I've meet about to go in Iran and NOT to go in Egypt (nice country but horrifing dirty!) to take a sun on the Red Sea.
We all have wrong perception about the other countries untill we do not dare to visit them. Thats why I have been in Iran and I was realy positive surprised by your country and how proud people you are.
West confuse you with arabs which is another mistake. I love the movie "persepolis".
Marjane took a grat courage to make a movie such as this.
p.s. my English sucks I know :)
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