Review of Persepolis (2007) by Kris V — 10 Aug 2011

Words can't describe how moving and how brilliant this film was.

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This review of Persepolis (2007) was written by Kris V on 10 Aug 2011.

Persepolis has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Remy D (31) on 26 Jun 2015

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By Joyce T (36) on 10 Feb 2016

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By Pablo G (434) on 15 Dec 2015

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This movie tries to make you believe Karl Marx is God. No kids, communism doesn't actually works, and Karl Marx isn't God…

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By Sam B (1,226) on 18 Dec 2016

My only problem with the film is that doesn't offer anything new to the graphic novel, not even a fresh perspective…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 31 Dec 2015

Great coming of age animated film, rebellious and truthful, with a great universality while still being from an unique perspective…

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In a stroke of voice-casting genius, the voices of Marjane and her mother are provided by real-life mother and daughter Chiara Mastroianni…

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