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persopolis ... another great movie for the list ...

May 10, 2008
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Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical novel captured in film.

It's about a young girl growing up in Tehran during 1970's. Marjane is "gobby" and rebellious. Backdrop is eventful, and covers the Iranian uprising and overthrow of the Shah. She shows us how life changed under a new Islamic regime.

Its a smart film. Brilliant black & white animation; narrative is very original.

I saw the film in London. I was expecting subtitles and surprised to see the characters very cleverly dubbed with American/European accents. Odd, but less of a strain on the eyes.

Slightly abrupt ending. Otherwise worth toddling off to the film house.