Persepolis
“The film Iran didn't want the world to see.”
Synopsis
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
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Top Cast
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Chiara Mastroianni
Marjane (voice)
Danielle Darrieux
Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Catherine Deneuve
Marjane's Mother (voice)
Simon Abkarian
Marjane's Father (voice)
Gabrielle Lopes Benites
Young Marjane (voice)
François Jérosme
Uncle Anouche (voice)
Tilly Mandelbrot
Lali (voice)
Sophie Arthuys
Walla (voice)
Arié Elmaleh
Walla (voice)
Mathias Mlekuz
Walla (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 27, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.12x
+$15.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Paronnaud
- Original Score
- Olivier Bernet
- Original Title
- Persepolis
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Persian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $7.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.8M
- Production Studios
- Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa, Sony Pictures Classics, PROCIREP, Soficinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Diaphana Films, Sofica EuropaCorp, Celluloid Dreams, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, La Région Île-de-France, Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma, 2.4.7. Films, French Connection Animations, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Olivier Bernet
Stéphane Roche
Marc-Antoine Robert, Xavier Rigault, Marc Jousset, Vitaliy Versace, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Paronnaud
Screenplay
Vincent Paronnaud
Director
Marc-Antoine Robert
Producer
Xavier Rigault
Producer
Marjane Satrapi
Director
Stéphane Roche
Editor
Olivier Bernet
Original Music Composer
Zaza
Production Design
Vincent Paronnaud
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Persepolis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Persepolis about?
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
Who directed Persepolis?
Persepolis was directed by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi.
Who stars in Persepolis?
The principal cast of Persepolis includes Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites.
When was Persepolis released and how long is it?
Persepolis was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Persepolis?
Persepolis had a reported production budget of $7.3M and grossed $22.8M at the worldwide box office (3.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Persepolis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Persepolis was composed by Olivier Bernet.
Is Persepolis based on a book or true story?
Persepolis is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Marjane Satrapi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Persepolis?
Persepolis holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).