04/06/2026
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Persepolis (2007) dir. Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud
When Persepolis premiered, it introduced millions of viewers to an Iran rarely seen on screen. Drawing from her own life, Marjane Satrapi recounts her childhood during the Islamic Revolution, her years abroad, and the feeling of living between cultures without fully belonging to either.
What makes the film so enduring is its ability to connect the personal and the political. Major historical events are filtered through the eyes of a curious, rebellious young woman, reminding us that behind every revolution, every war, and every political slogan are ordinary people trying to live their lives.
The elegant black-and-white animation gives the story the quality of memory itself: vivid, humorous, painful, and deeply felt. At once a coming-of-age story and a portrait of a nation, Persepolis remains a vital work that challenged perceptions of Iran and established Marjane Satrapi as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary storytelling.
Production Companies
2.4.7. Films
France 3 Cinéma
