"Persepolis" should be required viewing for Americans Who Whine. Animation offers a unique vehicle for telling a mature story. You won't always love the actions of the lead character, Marjane, but that's part of the film's charm. It is a warts-and-all tale of her formative years from childhood to adulthood, largely set in her war-torn homeland Iran. The hand-drawn animation is simple but effective, and at times is highly moving. The English vocal track sounds ridiculous when compared with the original French. I definitely recommend you choose the French audio track, with subtitles.
Written 7/29/08
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