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In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi 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. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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22 February 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Persépolis See more » EditBudget:
$7,300,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
€1,402,949 (France), 1 July 2007, Limited ReleaseOpening Weekend USA:
$37,118, 23 December 2007, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$4,443,403, 18 May 2008 See more on IMDbPro »Runtime:
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1.85 : 1 See full technical specs »Written by Jim Peterik (as James Peterik), Frankie Sullivan (as Franck Sullivan III) (c) Three Wise Boys Music / Ensign Music Corp c/o BMG Music Publishing France (c) WB Music Corp / Easy Action Music By permission from Warner Chappell Music France and BMG Music Vision
Performed by Chiara Mastroianni
Arranged by Olivier Bernet
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