# Persepolis (2007)

> A fiercely individual animated memoir follows an outspoken Iranian girl through revolution, repression, exile, and the difficult search for home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1370

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
- Cast: Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites, François Jérosme, Tilly Mandelbrot, Sophie Arthuys
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, harrowing, thoughtful movie night, world cinema evening

## Synopsis

A poignant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of revolution and exile.

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