PERSEPOLIS

Sinopsis

Through striking black-and-white illustrations, Marjane Satrapi recounts her childhood in Tehran from the age of six to fourteen, a period marked by the fall of the Shah, the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating war between Iran and Iraq. Growing up in an outspoken family with strong political convictions, Marjane witnesses the contradictions between private life and public expectations, as well as the effects of political repression on ordinary people. With intelligence, humor, and emotional honesty, Persepolis combines personal memories with the history of a country undergoing profound transformation. Satrapi’s graphic memoir explores identity, family, freedom, and resilience, revealing how a child makes sense of a world shaped by conflict and ideological control. Both intimate and political, this acclaimed work offers a moving portrait of growing up amid uncertainty while preserving the humor and humanity that endure in difficult times.