Sunday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. | Set during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran, this exuberant adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel follows the coming-of-age story of Marjane. As she grows older, she navigates the challenges of exile, cultural conflict, and her own identity while embracing her rebellious spirit. Presented in 2017 as part of our Making ‘Em Move: A History of Animation Lecture Series, PERSEPOLIS blends humor, tragedy, and social commentary to deliver a striking portrait of the complexities of growing up.

Awards & Nominations

Nominee - Best Animated Feature, Academy Award
Winner - Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
Winner - Palme Dog, Cannes Film Festival 
Nominee - Best Animated Feature, Best Directing in an Animated Feature Production, Best Music in an Animated Feature Production, Best Writing in an Animated Feature Production, Annie Awards

Festival of Films from Iran: For the 36th year of our Festival of Films from Iran, we’re taking the opportunity to look back at some of the highlights of Iranian cinema we’ve presented at the Film Center—during the festival and year round— in the last 36 years. Read more

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu