aug 12, 2000 - Persepolis
Description:
It is a graphic autobiography by Marjane Satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution.
The title is a reference to he ancient capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis. Persepolis details Satrapi's life during the war between Iran and Iraq.
Satrapi and comic artist Vincent Paronaud co-directed the animated movie, also titled Persepolis.
Although the film emulates Satrapi's visual style of high-contrast inking a present day frame story is rendered in color.
It is nominated for Best Animated Feature in the 2007 Academy Awards.
The film drew complaints from the Iranian government even before its debut at the festival.
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