Persepolis [videorecording] / 2.4.7. Films présente en coproduction avec France 3 Cinéma, the Kennedy/Marshall Company en coproduction avec Franche Connection Animations, Diaphana Distribution en association avec Celluloid Dreams, Sony Pictures Classics, Sofica Soficinema et Sofica Europacorp avec la participation du Centre National de la Cinématographie, de la Région Île-de-France, de la Fondation Groupama Gan pour le Cinéma, de la Procirep et de L'angoa ; d'après l'oeuvre originale de Marjane Satrapi ; produit par Marc-Antoine Robert et Xavier Rigault ; un film de Marjane Satrapi et Vincent Paronnaud.

Persepolis (Motion picture)

1424883148
9781424883141

Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2008]

French

French or dubbed English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles.

1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

043396225251

PN1997.2 .P46 2008

791.43/72

22525 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

In 1970s Iran, Marjane "Marji" Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witness first hand how the new Iran 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. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji as she finds 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 her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.

Based on the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi.
Special features: The hidden side of Persepolis ; Behind the scenes of Persepolis ; 2007 Cannes Film Festival press conference ; animated scene comparisons with commentary by Marjane Satrapi ; commentary on select scenes by Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud and Chiara Mastroianni.
English language version featuring the voices of: Chiara Mastroianni, Sean Penn, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands, Iggy Pop.

Artistic director, Marc Jousset ; photography, François Girard ; production designer, Marisa Musy ; editors, Stéphane Roche, François Nabos ; music, Olivier Bernet.

Voices: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes, François Jérosme, Arié Elmalah, Mathias Mlekuz.

Voices: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes, François Jérosme, Arié Elmalah, Mathias Mlekuz.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content.

DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.

Cannes Film Festival, 2007: Jury Prize (Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi).
César Awards, France, 2008: César - Best First Work (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud); Best Writing - Adaptation (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud).

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