Persepolis takes place during Iran’s Islamic Revolution from the 1970s to the 1980s. The film is told from the perspective of a young girl named Marjane who grows up during this time.
The film is based off the graphic novels of Marjane Satrapi which are a semi-autobiographical account of her life growing up in Iran. From the start of the film it’s clear that Marjane is very curious of her surroundings, always asking questions, sometimes to the point of irritation of her peers.
The film is also animated and is limited to a monotone colour palette helping emphasise the sombre tone of the film. The animation is very striking and some of the more surreal imagery is visually effective in showing Marjane’s child-like view of her world.
The film is also animated and is limited to a monotone colour palette helping emphasise the sombre tone of the film. The animation is very striking and some of the more surreal imagery is visually effective in showing Marjane’s child-like view of her world.
We follow Marjan’s family as they deal with this huge political and social change within their country. Once things start to take a dark turn in, order to keep Marjane safe they send her away.
The film explores Marjane’s experience with pop culture, specifically western pop culture. It delves into the traditions of her culture and the impact it has on the women of Iran. It’s this balance of cultures that stand as Marjane’s core conflict.
Persepolis tells a personal story of coming of age, hope, discovery and dealing with different cultures and the difficulties they present. It’s clear to see the passion behind the project in the engaging characters, story and animation. Satrapi succeeds in providing a snapshot into Iranian culture and the journey she has gone through to reach this point.
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