The animated film adaptation of Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel about her combative path to adulthood.
Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi - Actors: the voices of Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, among others
Length: 95 minutes - Language: English, German, Persian, French
- Subtitles: Dutch
VPRO Cinema: "...an overwhelming ode to universal childhood dreams, resilience and fantasy."
This high-profile and award-winning 2007 animated film proves to be a timeless exploration of identity, resilience and freedom.
The story follows director Marjanne Sartrapi 's coming-of-age during the Iranian Revolution. It offers a deeply personal yet universal story of a young girl finding her way amid political turmoil and cultural conflict. Relative freedom under the Shah's regime turns into an oppressive Muslim regime. The powerful black-and-white images poignantly capture the duality of hope and despair in a world of rapidly changing realities.
The film has been fully restored and shines completely. In these times, it once again provides an inspiring cinematic experience.