Persepolis (2007)

Ceremony Year: 2008Category: Best Animated Feature FilmReleased: 2007

Nominated Talent & Credits

Marjane Satrapi— Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud

Vincent Paronnaud— Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud

Synopsis / Overview

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.

Historical Academy Record

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM — 80th Academy Awards (2008)

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