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Animated drama
Persepolis (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Persepolis is a 2007 animated drama directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, starring Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands and Chiara Mastroianni. It is based on The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $22.8 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
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The story
What Is Persepolis About?
The premise of Persepolis without spoilers, adapted from The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During Iran’s Islamic Revolution, a young girl named Marjane experiences firsthand the dramatic upheaval reshaping her country. As a spirited 9-year-old, she challenges the increasingly strict religious regime and embraces Western culture, finding solace in punk rock. Growing up amidst political turmoil and war, she witnesses the harsh realities of a society struggling for freedom, forcing her to confront difficult choices and the loss of innocence.
Persepolis Themes & Keywords
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Cast & crew
Persepolis Cast
Catherine Deneuve leads the cast, with Gena Rowlands and Chiara Mastroianni. Directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud.
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Co-director Marjane Satrapi - Co-director Vincent Paronnaud
From the directors
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Ratings
Persepolis Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Persepolis 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 79% User score
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Plot
Persepolis Plot Summary
What happens in Persepolis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off at an airport where Marjane Satrapi finds herself unable to board her flight back to Iran. As she sits to smoke a cigarette, she reflects on her childhood memories from 1978 when she was just nine years old. Back then, Marji fantasized about becoming a prophet and emulating Bruce Lee. Simultaneously, her innocent dreams unfold against the backdrop of a fierce uprising against the US-supported Shah of Iran, with her middle-class family actively participating in protests, fueled by aspirations for a better society.
Full summary
The whole story of Persepolis, scene by scene
Box office
Persepolis Box Office
Persepolis grossed $22.8 million worldwide. $4.4 million came from the US and Canada and $18.3 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.8M
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
- International
- $18.3M
US & Canada 20%
Rest of the world 80%
Awards
Persepolis Awards & Nominations
Persepolis was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 6 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2009.
6 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2009 2 nominations- Nominated Best Animated Film
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Spirit Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Annie Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Marjane Satrapi
Videos
Persepolis Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - Persepolis
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Persepolis?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the main narrative of 'Persepolis' return to, focusing on Marjane's childhood?
Cars
Cars in Persepolis
1 car on screen: the 1962 Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1.
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1962 Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 Minor role
Details
Persepolis Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “我在伊朗长大” and “波斯波利斯”.
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- 我在伊朗长大
- 波斯波利斯
- 茉莉人生
- پرسپولیس
- 페르세폴리스
- Persépolis
- Персеполіс
- פרספוליס
- Персиполис
- Персеполис
- ペルセポリス
- Giấc Mơ Kỳ Lạ
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- Περσέπολις
- Persèpolis
- แพร์ซโพลิส
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FAQ
Persepolis FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Persepolis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Persepolis?
Persepolis runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Persepolis released?
Persepolis was released on December 25, 2007.
Who directed Persepolis?
Persepolis was directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud.
More films by Marjane Satrapi Who is in the cast of Persepolis?
Persepolis stars Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands and Chiara Mastroianni.
How much did Persepolis make at the box office?
Persepolis grossed $22.8 million worldwide ($4.4 million domestic, $18.3 million international).
How is Persepolis rated?
Persepolis has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
Is Persepolis based on a book?
Yes. Persepolis is adapted from The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
Was Persepolis nominated for any awards?
Persepolis received 6 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
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