Based on the graphic novels "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" and "Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return" by Marjane Satrapi; published by Pantheon April 29, 2003 and August 31, 2004.
Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Special Screenings) November 1-11, 2007.
Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Competition) May 16-27, 2007.
Shown at New York Film Festival (Closing Night) September 28-October 14, 2007.
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Time & Tide) January 23-February 3, 2008.
Shown at Telluride Film Festival August 31-September 3, 2007.
Shown at Times BFI London Film Festival (Film on the Square) October 17-November 1, 2007.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Special Presentations) September 6-15, 2007.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Special Presentations) September 27-October 12, 2007.
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dialogue French, Persian and German, subtitled English.
rtg MPAA PG-13: mature thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content
Limited Release in United States April 11, 2008 (English language version)
Released in France June 23, 2007
Released in United States June 24, 2008
Released in United States December 25, 2007
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2007
Co-winner of the 2007 award for Best Animation by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA).
Co-winner of the 2007 Bvlgari Award for NBR Freedom of Expression by the National Board of Review (NBR).
Co-winner of the Jury Prize Award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
France's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2007).
Nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
Nominated for the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Languge Film by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
Nominated for the 2007 Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film.
Winner of the 2007 award for Best Animated Film by the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC).
Winner of the KPN Audience Award at the 2008 Rotterdam International Film Festival.
Winner of the Rogers People's Choice Audience Award for Most Popular International Film at the 2007 Vancouver International Film Festival.
Winner of the Sutherland Trophy at the 2007 Times BFI London Film Festival.
Limited Release in United States April 11, 2008
Released in France June 23, 2007
Released in United States December 25, 2007
Released in United States June 24, 2008
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2007
