Based on Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed graphic novel, Persepolis follows a young girl growing up during the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Both intimate and powerful, the film blends personal storytelling with political history, resulting in a visually striking and emotionally compelling coming-of-age story that continues to resonate today.
Genre: animation, period drama, coming-of-age
Language: multilingual, subtitles: English
Length:1 hrs. 36 mins (2007)
Persepolis, the animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed graphic novel, remains a timeless exploration of identity, resilience, and freedom. The story follows the director’s coming-of-age during the Iranian Revolution, offering a deeply personal yet universally relatable tale of a young girl searching for her place amid political turmoil, cultural conflicts, and personal growth. The striking black-and-white imagery powerfully captures the duality of hope and despair in a world of rapidly shifting realities.
Today, Persepolis resonates more strongly than ever. Against the backdrop of the war that began on February 28, its story feels strikingly current. As movements like ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ amplify voices across Iran and beyond, the film reminds us of the ongoing fight for equality and human rights.
The film serves as both a poignant reflection on history and a call for solidarity with those who challenge oppression. Through its deeply human perspective, Persepolis continues to inspire audiences to reflect on the complexities of belonging and the power of individual voices in shaping change.
Awards
Persepolis won the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards
Reviews
“Autobiographical tour de force is completely accessible and art of a very high order.” Variety
“It might seem that her story is too large for one 98-minute film, but Persepolis tells it carefully, lovingly and with great style.” Roger Ebert
“A gripping story of what it is like to grow from a lonely imaginative child into an adult.” The Guardian
Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos.
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The screening of the film begin promptly at 19:30 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 19:10. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes beforethe start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all.
The Studium Generale film program is created in collaboration with the Student Film Committee and Natlab.