PERSEPOLIS (2007) - The Cinema as Canvas
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The Cinema as Canvas
PERSEPOLIS (2007)
Thursday, July 9th at 7:30 PM
Hosted by artist Karl Bourke
Screening in memory of Marjana Satrapi’s (1969-2026)
In 1970s Iran, Marji, an 8-year-old girl, dreams of saving the world. Cherished by her beloved family, she watches the events that led to the downfall of the Shah’s brutal regime through her young eyes. Now a punk-loving teenager, Marjane witness her country transform into an oppressive society, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists. Adapted from Marjana Satrapi’s (1969-2026) autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis was the co-winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival in 2007, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards. (France, USA, 2007, 95 mins, French, English, Persian, German | Dir. Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud)
PERSEPOLIS (2007)
Thursday, July 9th at 7:30 PM
Hosted by artist Karl Bourke
Screening in memory of Marjana Satrapi’s (1969-2026)
In 1970s Iran, Marji, an 8-year-old girl, dreams of saving the world. Cherished by her beloved family, she watches the events that led to the downfall of the Shah’s brutal regime through her young eyes. Now a punk-loving teenager, Marjane witness her country transform into an oppressive society, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists. Adapted from Marjana Satrapi’s (1969-2026) autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis was the co-winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival in 2007, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards. (France, USA, 2007, 95 mins, French, English, Persian, German | Dir. Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud)
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Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave,Huntington,NY,United States
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