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Persepolis (DVD, 2008)

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This Persepolis DVD, released in 2008, is a must-have for fans of animated drama and comedy. Directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, this film tells the story of a young girl who grows up in Iran during the reign of the Shah. The DVD features a widescreen format with an aspect ratio of 16:9 anamorphic and a run time of 92 minutes. In addition to the film, the DVD also includes special features such as making-of footage, interviews with the cast and crew, and subtitles in English. With its stunning animation and captivating storyline, this DVD is a great addition to any film lover's collection.

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Marjane is an innocent nine-year-old living in Iran, surrounded by a loving but incredibly protective mother and father. She finds comfort in the carefree spirit of her loving grandmother, as well as music by artists as diverse as ABBA and Iron Maiden. When Marjane's uncle is killed in the Iran/Iraq war, her parents send her to school in Austria, where she can study in safety. The only trouble is that her Middle Eastern appearance frightens people, giving her a harsh lesson in racial prejudice.

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ProducerMarc-Antoine Robert, Xavier Rigault

EAN5055201803870

eBay Product ID (ePID)65709751

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitlePersepolis

DirectorMarjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

LanguageEnglish

Subtitle LanguageEnglish

Run Time92 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2008

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen, Making of RAGING BLUES: Short film by Vincent Paronnaud\Interviews with Vincent Paronnaud, Gena Rowlands, Joe Sacco and Brian K. Vaughn, With Subtitles

GenreDrama, Animation, Comedy

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Number of Discs1

Certificate12A/12

Country/Region of ManufactureFrance

ComposerOlivier Bernet

Additional InformationPERSEPOLIS presents a deeply personal coming-of-age tale about finding one's place in the world. Based on her bestselling graphic novel, Marjane Satrapi teamed up with underground comic book artist Vincent Paronnaud to co-direct this animated big screen adaptation. The result is an electrifying, heartfelt, and original portrait of a spunky girl who surmounts countless obstacles to grow into a wise young adult. <BR><BR><BR>Marjane (voiced by Chiara Mastroianni) is an innocent nine-year-old living in Iran, surrounded by a loving but incredibly protective mother (Catherine Deneuve) and father (Simon Abkarian). She finds comfort in the carefree spirit of her loving grandmother (Danielle Darrieux), as well as music by artists as diverse as ABBA and Iron Maiden. When MarjaneÆs uncle is killed in the Iran/Iraq war, her parents send her to school in Austria, where she can study in safety. The only trouble is that her Middle Eastern appearance frightens people, giving her a harsh lesson in racial prejudice. Somehow, MarjaneÆs fiery spirit doesnÆt succumb to any of the negativity. Eventually, she returns home to Iran to be closer with her family. But even though she settles into married life, the tyrannical pressures of Iranian society force her to abandon her country once again, sending her to France on another journey. Satrapi and Paronnaud retain the stark, spare animated style of the graphic novels that inspired the film. This is a wise decision: the less specific they get in their visual presentation, the more universal their story becomes. PERSEPOLIS gives viewers several movies in one. It is equal parts coming-of-age story, history lesson, and an animated adventure tale.

ReviewsTime Out - A funny, sometimes dark, always affecting story of surviving the worst through a sense of humor, Time Magazine - A funny, sometimes dark, always affecting story of surviving the worst through a sense of humor, Los Angeles Times - A reminder that even the most complex situations, identities and stories are heartbreakingly simple, New York Times - Persepolis austere as it may look, is full of warmth and surprise, alive with humor and a fierce independence of spirit, Variety - Any stragglers still unconvinced that animation can be an exciting medium for both adults and kids will run out of arguments in the face of PERSEPOLIS.

ScreenwriterMarjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitlePersepolis

VoiceCatherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Chiara Mastroianni, Gabrielle Lopes, Francois Jerosme

Consumer AdviceContains moderate violence, drugs and one use of strong language

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This Anime is a beautifully made film , a moving story of the life of director Majane Satrape growing up in Iran .
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