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Based upon the graphic novels of Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis is the biographical story following the poignant and often hilarious adventures of Marji. From a rebellious, heavy metal loving tomboy experiencing the turmoil of adolescence during the tyrannical, Iranian revolution to a teenage exile in Vienna, Austria, where she discovers the benefits of freedom can be just as shocking as the repressive regime she was forced to leave behind. Returning to Iran as an alienated adult, Marji must now decide where it is her heart and her home must lay in this complex, insightful, honest and touching story, making Persepolis one of the most sublime animated feature films you’re likely to experience.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Persepolis is a black and white animation about a young Iranian woman's experience of revolution, war and exile, told from a personal, family history perspective. I enjoyed the film very much. It is well narrated and visually warm with excellent execution.
I particularly liked her recollection of her conversations with her uncle, who describes the idealism behind the fall of the Shah. It presents insights of those who loved their country though not theocracy.
This story isn't about the rights and wrongs of this or that movement or version of history. It's an individual story, no more or less grand than anyone else's. But the manner it which it's told, personally through this style of animation, is commendable.
I particularly liked her recollection of her conversations with her uncle, who describes the idealism behind the fall of the Shah. It presents insights of those who loved their country though not theocracy.
This story isn't about the rights and wrongs of this or that movement or version of history. It's an individual story, no more or less grand than anyone else's. But the manner it which it's told, personally through this style of animation, is commendable.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Initially very engaging and the black and white animation is quite expressive and beautiful. The first part of the story outlines the rise and fall of the Shah, the Revolution and Marjane Satrapi's childhood. To this end the film is very compelling, but I felt it flagged a bit during the second half. The free spirited child and confused adolescent far from home are a lot easier to sympathise with than the morose woman Satrapi becomes, especially after her return to Iran. It has to be said the poor girl has a knack for choosing the wrong man.
It's definately worth a rental, but the story on the whole (beyond the first half) is not anything out of the ordinary.
It's definately worth a rental, but the story on the whole (beyond the first half) is not anything out of the ordinary.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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La liberté a toujours un prix.
How often does a cartoon bring you to tears? Bambi's mother is nothing to what we have here, and, after all, this is actually about real life rather than pure fiction ...
Why should I call a film beautiful when it is heartbreaking, mostly matching the situations to black and heavy greys, with only occasional bursts of colour? This film is superb.
Religious fundamentalism, social oppression and brutality ... worldwide phenomena, from mid-west USA, to Saudi Arabia, in Robespierre's Terror, through the back streets of our own nation, even in Hindu India; throughout our history - and here, of course, in Iran. Marjane Satrapi has done an almost indescribably excellent piece of work in displaying the lot. She does not even make the idiot bigots especially evil: they may act nastily, but somehow you can see that they too are human; they also are victims of mis-directed ideology. And Marjane's grandmother is glorious. Vive la Liberté.
The pace and force of this film's presentation are almost beyond praise.
I must remark that the introductory sections with credits, selection for language, subtitles and so on, are pretty ... but out of tune with what is to follow and strangely annoying to navigate. Perhaps that emphasises the strengths of the film itself! Do choose the French language version - with Danielle Darrieux and Catherine Deneuve speaking who would not? English subtitles if you need them, but the English dubbing is muddy, almost harder to follow, and less accurate than the French - even if your hold on spoken French, like mine, is a bit shaky.
Some of my prejudices are strongly vindicated ... "English" dubbing is usually pretty awful; there is a great strength to be had from clean use of black and white, escaping the distractions of colour, wide screens and so on. A truly great film. Here we have at once universal truths, a particular semi-autobiography, and an examination of Iran in travail.
How often does a cartoon bring you to tears? Bambi's mother is nothing to what we have here, and, after all, this is actually about real life rather than pure fiction ...
Why should I call a film beautiful when it is heartbreaking, mostly matching the situations to black and heavy greys, with only occasional bursts of colour? This film is superb.
Religious fundamentalism, social oppression and brutality ... worldwide phenomena, from mid-west USA, to Saudi Arabia, in Robespierre's Terror, through the back streets of our own nation, even in Hindu India; throughout our history - and here, of course, in Iran. Marjane Satrapi has done an almost indescribably excellent piece of work in displaying the lot. She does not even make the idiot bigots especially evil: they may act nastily, but somehow you can see that they too are human; they also are victims of mis-directed ideology. And Marjane's grandmother is glorious. Vive la Liberté.
The pace and force of this film's presentation are almost beyond praise.
I must remark that the introductory sections with credits, selection for language, subtitles and so on, are pretty ... but out of tune with what is to follow and strangely annoying to navigate. Perhaps that emphasises the strengths of the film itself! Do choose the French language version - with Danielle Darrieux and Catherine Deneuve speaking who would not? English subtitles if you need them, but the English dubbing is muddy, almost harder to follow, and less accurate than the French - even if your hold on spoken French, like mine, is a bit shaky.
Some of my prejudices are strongly vindicated ... "English" dubbing is usually pretty awful; there is a great strength to be had from clean use of black and white, escaping the distractions of colour, wide screens and so on. A truly great film. Here we have at once universal truths, a particular semi-autobiography, and an examination of Iran in travail.
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Quirky but fun film
I've only watched this film in French (w/ the French subtitles) as it was work for my French class.
I wasn't expecting much coming into this film but I was pleasantly... Read more
I wasn't expecting much coming into this film but I was pleasantly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel Brooks
Pointless
I find myself agreeing with the other 1 star reviewer. I had very high hopes for this film after seeing the trailer. How wrong could I be? Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. N. Davenport
Persepolis
I've just watched this film for the second time. It's an animated film, mainly in black and white, and tells the story of a young Iranian girl's life from about the age of eight to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Moonlit
Striking, subtle and sublime
I was introduced to this film as a "hidden gem" that might have been missed when it came out at the cinema. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Meadows
A gem of its kind
I have nothing but praise for Persepolis. it may not be screaming the novels of Marjane Satropi from the rooftops, but it is a gem of its kind. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andy Millward
Brilliant movie
Excellent movie. Touching, serious, funny and so enlightening (especially for those that know little about Iran and its revolution). Read more
Published 16 months ago by Amazon shopaholic
Persepolis
Read the book and watched the DVD. DVD was a great watch. Drama and humour throughout.
Recommended viewing.
Recommended viewing.
Published 16 months ago by B
A rare treat
I loved this DVD, it was such an unusual way to preasent a very serious subject. I had read the book and the film lives up to the book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Swan
present
bought this for a friend after seeing it at the cinema- not sure if it is as good on the small screen but was fantastice cinema experience.
Published 22 months ago by J. A. Nicholas
A superb personal account of the Islamic revolution
I was very impressed with this animation movie about the effects of the Islamic revolution in a young Iranian girl and how it continues to affect her in her adulthood. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Don Pelayo
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