Persepolis

"Persepolis" is Marjane Satrapi’s powerful memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, told through poignant black-and-white comic strip images. This not-to-be-missed coming-of-age story paints a vivid picture of daily life in Tehran and the contradictions between home life and public life. With political undertones and emotional depth, "Persepolis" is both a personal and political depiction of the human cost of war and repression. Laugh and cry alongside this unforgettable little girl as she bears witness to the history of her country and her extraordinary family.