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Persepolis (2007) Movie vs Book
Film · 2007 · Directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud · Starring Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve
Persepolis (2007) Movie: Cast and Details
A girl grows up in Iran during and after the revolution.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookThe author co-directed the film, which keeps the graphic novel's story and black-and-white style.
Read or watch first?
Either order works. Both are powerful.
What the book gives you
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
A widely taught graphic memoir. It was adapted into a 2007 animated film.
Who will like it: Readers who like graphic novels and memoirs.