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Cast & Crew

Marjane Satrapi
Director
Catherine Deneuve
As Marjane's Mother (voice)
Danielle Darrieux
As Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Simon Abkarian
As Marjane's Father (voice)
Chiara Mastroianni
As Marjane (voice)
Arié Elmaleh
As Walla (voice)

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In this animated coming-of-age story, a young girl growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution finds her progressive outlook and rebellious spirit repeatedly challenged by the new fundamentalist regime. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, she discovers punk rock, ABBA, and Iron Maiden, and begins to question the strict rules imposed by her society. Despite the danger of persecution, she refuses to conform to the expectations placed upon her, embracing her individuality and finding solace in music and her own imagination. A powerful tale of self-discovery and resistance against oppression.

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