Persepolis, the animated film that was based on Marjane Satrapi’s comic books, was a hit here in the US. It played at the New York Film Festival and was nominated for an Oscar.
What’s really awesome though is that the film appears to be connecting with young Iranian girls:
The movie’s critical attitude toward the Iranian revolution and the Islamic republic led Iran’s government to denounce it. Many who have watched the movie say they identify with the film’s main character, a young woman who struggles to maintain her mental stability, as Iranians live through tumultuous times. [NPR]
Listen to the rest of this story at NPR : ‘Persepolis’ Strikes a Chord with Young Iranians.
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