Persepolis
A rebellious young girl in 1970s Iran fights to hold onto her dreams and identity as a revolutionary tide sweeps the nation, only to confront an increasingly repressive regime that threatens everything she loves.
“The film Iran didn't want the world to see.”
Synopsis
In 1970s Iran, Marjane "Marji" Satrapi observes the world around her through the perspective of a young, idealistic girl and her politically engaged family, who witness the long-anticipated downfall of the Shah during the Iranian Revolution of 1979. As Marji grows older, she comes to see firsthand how the new Iran, governed by Islamic fundamentalists, transforms into a repressive and authoritarian regime.
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Principal cast & crew: 23
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Edited by Francois NabosScored by Olivier BernetDesigned by Marisa Musy
Box Office
2007 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$22.8M
US & Canada: $4.4M — 20% of worldwide · International: $18.3M (80%)
Opening weekend: $37K — 1% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $37K — 1% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 7 theaters
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Related News
- AI · ReviewedJun 4, 2026
Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' Director, Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the director of the animated film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. The film, a biographical account of her upbringing in Iran after the revolution, was nominated for an Oscar. This nomination marked a historic milestone as she became the first woman to be nominated in that category.
The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
- AI · ReviewedJun 4, 2026
Marjane Satrapi, Director of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian director and artist known for her Oscar-nominated animated film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. A statement from her close friends and family indicated that she died of sadness following the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, over a year ago. Satrapi's work, particularly 'Persepolis,' was celebrated for its unique storytelling and animation style, drawing from her own life experiences. Her death marks the loss of a significant voice in international cinema and animation.
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Cast & Crew
23 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Chiara Mastroianni
as Marjane Adolescente et Adulte
Catherine Deneuve
as La Mère
Danielle Darrieux
as Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Simon Abkarian
as Le Père
Gabrielle Lopes Benites
as Marjane Enfant
Francois Jerosme
as Oncle Anouche
Sophie Arthuys
Tilly Mandelbrot
as Lali (voice)
Jean Francois Gallotte
Arie Elmaleh
Mathias Mlekuz
Gena Rowlands
as Marjane's Grandmother (voice) (English language version)
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3Directors
2Writers
2Producers
2Other crew
4Parents Guide
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