Persepolis
Available Now
On DVD
- Synopsis
- Filmmakers Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi collaborated to co-write and co-direct this adaptation of Satrapi's bestselling autobiographical graphic novel detailing the trials faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and ......
- Read Full Synopsis
- Starring
- Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands, Sean Penn, Iggy Pop
- Director(s)
- Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Classics
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 95 min.
Trailers & Clips
Critic Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
While so many films about coming of age involve manufactured dilemmas, here is one about a woman who indeed does come of age, and magnificently.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
Cinematic poetry in black and white. It also is a deeply affecting tale of the power of resilience and an unflagging sense of humor through the worst of situationsRead the full review
Slate | Dana StevensAdd Critic to Favorites
A completely different kind of animated movie that, even more than "Ratatouille," reimagines what the medium can do.Read the full review
Watch Free Movies Online
SlashControl
Couch potatoes, rejoice! Choose from a library of 1000s of free movies and watch them online, anytime -- all at the brand-new SlashControl.
Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online
Plus, check out:
Headlines
-
158 Days to Oscar: History Repeats as Major Foreign Films Left Off Academy List
10/01/09 Later today, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is expected to release a final list of submissions for their Foreign Language Film category. | indieWIRE -
Wide adopts Jung's 'Adoption'
07/08/09 "Approved for Adoption," one of the standout projects at Gallic film mart Paris Project, has been picked up for international distribution by Paris-based sales company Wide Management. | Variety -
Front Row nabs sensitive 'Soraya'
05/17/09 Middle East distributor Front Row Entertainment is diving into the deep end by acquiring the controversial feature "The Stoning of Soraya M." from M Power. | Variety -
Animated Movie To Open Cannes For First Time
03/19/09 Disney/Pixar's Up will have its world premiere as the opening film of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 13, becoming the first animated film as well as the first 3D film ever to open the celebrated festival, organizers announced today (Thursday). | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)