Persepolis (2007)
PG-13 1h 35m 7.5/10 IMDb
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
Director: Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
Cast: Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Religious persecution
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent (referenced)Grief / bereavement (major focus) Suicide (discussed or ideation)
Other
War / combat Wrongful imprisonment
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Gun violence Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Torture (referenced)
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