Nominations:Oscar,BAFTA Film Award,Golden Globe
Winner:Cannes Film Festival(Jury Prize)
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Chiara Mastroianni
Language: English
Running Time: 96 mins
Director:vincent Paronnaud
Censor Certificate: U/A
Genre: Animation, Biography, Drama, War
Plot: In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi 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. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding 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 homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.
My Review:The plot may seem a little difficult especially for the people who have no clue about history of Iran.This is an unique form of movie.A mature political/war drama in the form of animation.The whole movie is from the perspective of the lead character "Marji".Its about marji's life from 10years of age to 20years which coincides with internal conflict of Iran & external conflict with Iraq.Definitely a good lesson in history in animation form.The dialogues are smart.Overall a good watch.
My Rating:3/5,Recommended if you like serious political dramas
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