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Marjane Satrapi·2007·Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
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Book Rating
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Movie Rating
Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands
The Book
Persepolis is a series of autobiographical graphic novels by Marjane Satrapi that depict her childhood and early adult years in Iran and Austria during and after the Islamic Revolution. The title Persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the Persian Empire. Originally published in French, Persepolis has been translated to many other languages. As of 2018, it has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.
The Film
Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated biographical drama film written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, based on Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The title references the historical city of Persepolis.
Key Differences
Satrapi co-directed the animated film, preserving her graphic novel's distinctive black-and-white style.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!Both — graphic novel and animated film are perfect companions.
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