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In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witnesses first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji and finds herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.… (more)
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The visuals are stellar, just stunningly powerful, as are the depictions of Marjane's interactions with her grandmother.
There are two soundtracks, one in English and
This would be a wonderful resource for high schoolers, given that the film deals with death, war, revolution, sex, and drug use. It may be a strong resource for French language courses at the eighth grade and above level.