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Title:
Persepolis
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Summary:
In 1970s Iran, Marjane "Marji" Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witness first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji as she finds herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.

Based on the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi.
Contents:
Special features: "The hidden side of Persepolis" featurette -- "Behind the scenes of Persepolis " featurette -- 2007 Cannes Film Festival Press Conference Q & A -- Animated scene comparisons with commentary by Marjane Satrapi -- Commentary on selected scenes by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi, Chiara Mastroianni.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Publication Date:
2008
ISBN:
9781424883141
Publication Information:
Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2008]
Award Note:
Cannes Film Festival, 2007: Jury Prize (Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi).

César Awards, France, 2008: César - Best First Work (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud); Best Writing - Adaptation (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud).
Call Number:
DVD PERSEPO
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