Persepolis
Directed by
Vincent Paronnaud,
Marjane Satrapi
France, United States,
2007
Animation, Biography, Drama
Synopsis
Persepolis follows the misadventures of Marjane, from mischievous little girl in Iran to rebellious teenager finding first love among decadent anarchists at a boarding school in Vienna. The film then charts the young woman’s heavy-hearted return to Iran, and finally her emigration to Paris.
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Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
2007 | 2 wins including: Jury Prize
Academy Awards
2008 | Nominee: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Independent Spirit Awards
2008 | Nominee: Best Foreign Film
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