Persepolis

The film Iran didn't want the world to see.

Release Date: 2007-06-27

Rating: 7.894 / 10

Runtime: 95 mins

In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.

Animation Drama

Details

Runtime

95 minutes

Release Date

2007-06-27

Budget

$7,300,000

Box Office Earnings

Production Companies

Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa, Sony Pictures Classics, PROCIREP, Soficinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Diaphana Films, Sofica EuropaCorp, Celluloid Dreams, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, La Région Île-de-France, Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma, 2.4.7. Films, French Connection Animations, CNC,

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

Year: 2008
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

Year: 2008
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Persepolis ?

The movie is approximately 95 minutes long.

What is the Persepolis's release date?

2007-06-27 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Persepolis?

The movie belongs to the Animation Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who directed Persepolis?

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What is the Persepolis's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $7,300,000 .

How much did Persepolis movie earn at the box office?

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What are some production companies behind the Persepolis movie?

Major production companies include Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa Sony Pictures Classics PROCIREP Soficinéma France 3 Cinéma Diaphana Films Sofica EuropaCorp Celluloid Dreams The Kennedy/Marshall Company La Région Île-de-France Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma 2.4.7. Films French Connection Animations CNC .