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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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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Revolution, war and exile from a personal, family history perspective
28 May 2008
By Mr Ulster
Format:DVD
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Haven't read the comic book it made a great impression, and my wife, who loves the book, also found the film worth seeing. In most ways its a sad story about life in Iran, before, when the Shah ruled, and after, when the Muslim clerics rule, but it is seen through the eyes of a mischievous young girl, who eventually goes abroad, when the repression gets too much even for her parents.
Iran was not a paradise under the Shah, and it is even less so now.
An important document, and a voice that refuses to shut up - well worth any penny you pay for it!
Iran was not a paradise under the Shah, and it is even less so now.
An important document, and a voice that refuses to shut up - well worth any penny you pay for it!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By N. Wilson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 ...... Read more ›
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 ...... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sally Wilton
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am glad that I bought this film rather than rented it as I would like to revisit this film from time to time, not just for the storyline but also for the fabulous black and white animation which makes each frame a work fo art.
The film tells the story of the downfall of the Shah and life afterwards from the point of view of a normal though rebellious Iranian girl in a middle class family. At the same time the girl goes through the usual trials and tribulations of any teenager and young woman. You can easily forget this is just an animation and become very involved in the feelings of the girl to the point of tears at times. It is amazing that a cartoon can evoke such feelings.
I like the film from an historical point of view too as I have recently read Shah of Shahs by Ryziard Kapucinski which also details the crimes perpetrated by the Shahs henchmen in the leadup to the overthrow by the fundamentalists. This is a story that needs to be told and the writers and directors here have done an excellent job.
The film tells the story of the downfall of the Shah and life afterwards from the point of view of a normal though rebellious Iranian girl in a middle class family. At the same time the girl goes through the usual trials and tribulations of any teenager and young woman. You can easily forget this is just an animation and become very involved in the feelings of the girl to the point of tears at times. It is amazing that a cartoon can evoke such feelings.
I like the film from an historical point of view too as I have recently read Shah of Shahs by Ryziard Kapucinski which also details the crimes perpetrated by the Shahs henchmen in the leadup to the overthrow by the fundamentalists. This is a story that needs to be told and the writers and directors here have done an excellent job.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This simple and powerful film is highly likely to strike a cord in you...
13 Mar 2008
By M. B. Alcat
Format:DVD
"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
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
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Provoking
Definitely one to get you thinking, if not about the war and revolution that the film is concerned with in Iran, then of similar predicaments and in fact of your own society and... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Aletha M
5.0 out of 5 stars
A spirited and informative view of Iran in recent decades
This is a remarkable and authentic film. It is the autobiography of a young Iranian woman, Marjane Satrapi, who comes to political awareness during the Shah's regime, and then... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sherpa
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
excellent biographical animated movie, that uses humur to get accross the message of how life changed for one family in the 1970s.
Published 1 month ago by Paul Steven Edwards
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice and enjoable
Having read the graphic novels of Marjanne I wanted to see the animated rendering Persepolis. I wasn't disappointed. In fact I think that it's very good indeed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tranquillity
4.0 out of 5 stars
DVD has a few problems
The DVD skipped a little, but was excellent. A little disappointed with the quality but overall a great film. Recommended.
Published 3 months ago by Naomi Silkstone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought-provoking
I didn't know much about Persepolis before I sat down to watch it. It surprised me in many ways, the first being that this is definitely a film aimed at an older audience, from... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars
It all depends---
I imagine this could be very interesting to some viewers. It didn't really get me involved. But, I'm a man. Maybe that's the problem.
Published 4 months ago by K. H. Tonge
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film - shame about the American dubbing, not very authentic
The animation was fantastic, I was doing a module on post colonial discourse at Uni and this was fodder for it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Littletank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bittersweet
"Persepolis" is such a bittersweet movie - it's all about a girl just trying to be a smart girl in modern Iran, getting into rock music and dressing up in a culture where even... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Emma Maree
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Daniel Brooks
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