An astonishing film that proves that animated films can take narrative to new heights that live action never could. It's based on the graphic novel of the same name by Marjane Satrapi about her growing up in Iran and Europe. The film will resonate with everybody who grew up in a foreign culture. The film offers a fresh voice and vision that we haven't seen yet on screen. It also provides a crash course of Iranian history for those who want to know what went on in Iran in the last 50 years or so. A moving film full of humor and heart but also controversial due to its subject matter. However it's an extremely personal story of an Iranian girl/woman. The animation and performances are flawless. It's one of the years best films. YRCinema's coverage of AFI Fest 2007.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
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An astonishing film that proves that animated films can take narrative to new heights that live action never could. It's based on the graphic novel of the same name by Marjane Satrapi about her growing up in Iran and Europe. The film will resonate with everybody who grew up in a foreign culture. The film offers a fresh voice and vision that we haven't seen yet on screen. It also provides a crash course of Iranian history for those who want to know what went on in Iran in the last 50 years or so. A moving film full of humor and heart but also controversial due to its subject matter. However it's an extremely personal story of an Iranian girl/woman. The animation and performances are flawless. It's one of the years best films. YRCinema's coverage of AFI Fest 2007.
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