Content & Trigger Warnings for Persepolis (2007)
11 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Persepolis (2007) contains 11 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Religious persecution, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), War / combat, Wrongful imprisonment, Drug use (depicted), Gun violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted), Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Religious persecution (severity 4/5), War / combat (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Discrimination and xenophobia experienced by the protagonist in Europe |
| Religious persecution | 4/5 | Depicted | Depicts the Iranian Revolution and subsequent Islamic fundamentalist regime imposing religious tyranny, with persecution of those who resist or don't conform |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Family members die and the protagonist's separation from her parents is emotionally significant |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters experience loss of family members and friends to political violence and war |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist experiences depression and suicidal thoughts during a difficult period |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 4/5 | Depicted | The Iran-Iraq War and its effects on civilians are depicted |
| Wrongful imprisonment | 3/5 | Depicted | Political prisoners are depicted being jailed and executed by both the Shah's regime and the Islamic Republic |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Drug use is shown during the protagonist's troubled period in Vienna |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Military violence and executions during the Iranian Revolution and war |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | A suicide attempt is depicted |
| Torture | 3/5 | Referenced | Political imprisonment and torture under the Shah's regime and Islamic Republic are discussed |
Identity & Discrimination
Discrimination and xenophobia experienced by the protagonist in Europe
Depicts the Iranian Revolution and subsequent Islamic fundamentalist regime imposing religious tyranny, with persecution of those who resist or don't conform
Mental Health & Emotional
Family members die and the protagonist's separation from her parents is emotionally significant
Characters experience loss of family members and friends to political violence and war
The protagonist experiences depression and suicidal thoughts during a difficult period
Other
Political prisoners are depicted being jailed and executed by both the Shah's regime and the Islamic Republic
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Political imprisonment and torture under the Shah's regime and Islamic Republic are discussed
