Persepolis

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Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 Sep 19, 2026 Persepolis, based, I think, on a graphic arts book (that's cartoons for my generation), is a funny, endearing, tragic, and in the final analysis humane portrait of life during wartime. Wartime as something endured in reality, not a media abstraction. The plight of the migrant is also handled with humour and admiration. This movie knows how to do recent history and international politics without being preachy. Let's hope that hasn't become a lost art. I recommend watching Persepolis with French audio and English subtitles, but whichever way, nothing can save you from what is the worst (and funniest) rendition of Eye Of The Tiger in movie history. See more

Runa R @runa.r Jul 22, 2026 I recently had the opportunity to see a re-release of this film at the cinema. The film is excellent and conveys very well the miserable lives that these dictators impose on their own people. I still find myself wondering how such things can continue to exist in the twenty-first century, and why these people are still allowed to remain in power while dragging their own people into such wretchedness. See more

Paolo F @XKP-Producer Jul 2, 2026 Persepolis is a masterpiece that quietly stays with you long after it ends. Through Marjane Satrapi's deeply personal story, history is seen not from the perspective of leaders or armies, but through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives are forever changed by political upheaval and war. That human perspective is what makes this film so powerful, and it reflects the spirit of Satrapi's entire body of work. The simple black-and-white animation carries an extraordinary emotional weight, allowing every joy, fear, and loss to feel genuine. It is moving, honest, and beautifully told without ever becoming sentimental. A remarkable film that deserves to be seen and remembered. Just keep in mind that, despite its animated style, it is not suitable for young children. See more

Rody T @RT56832923 May 24, 2026 The best animated movie that I've ever seen, in my opinion. It's discussing the sides of being born in an islamic country. Shah wasn't right and the revaltion laws, too. Every community that oppress the humans and takes any right from their rights and freedom; becomes a failure communities. See more

Jens B @Jens97 Mar 31, 2026 Even in the tragic moments, Marjane Satrapi is full of wit and creative ideas, making "Persepolis" an enjoyable yet thought-provoking and heartbreaking film. Today, as Islam and headscarves become increasingly popular among German youth of the TikTok generation, it's helpful to remember how many people have been tortured and murdered in the name of (not only) this religion, simply because they wanted to live self-determined and true to themselves. Religion is a Pied Piper, not an answer. It serves only to oppress, to enable a minority to rule. We need more grandmothers like Marjane's... See more

Elika J. @syanna Dec 27, 2025 As an Iranian, watching this was frustrating. The historical knowledge is pretty accurate, but the voice actors would constantly pronounce things, such as Tehran and Iran, wrong. The voice actors sounded monotone, and had distinct American accents. You’d think a movie about the Iranian revolution would have at least a few Iranian voice actors. It was embarrassing to watch. See more

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