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1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in
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Based on the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witnesses first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji and finds herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs
Editor, Stéphane Roche ; music, Olivier Bernet ; production designer, Marisa Musy
Voices: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes, François Jerosme, Arié Elmalah, Mathias Mlekuz
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital
French or dubbed English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles
Cannes Film Festival, 2007: Jury Prize (Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi)
César Awards, France, 2008: César - Best First Work (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud); Best Writing - Adaptation (Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud)