Film Club at Auditoria: Screening and Discussion of Persepolis

Film Club at Auditoria: Screening and Discussion of Persepolis

On June 4, the world lost Marjane Satrapi — a French-Iranian writer, artist, and filmmaker, best known for her graphic novels Persepolis, Chicken with Plums, and Embroideries. Her work became an important testimony of an era, exploring memory, freedom, and the journey of growing up.

In memory of Marjane Satrapi, we invite you to a special screening of Persepolis — the animated film adaptation of her autobiographical graphic novel, co-directed with Vincent Paronnaud.

Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi’s childhood and coming of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution, the establishment of the Islamic Republic, and the Iran-Iraq War. Confronted with political repression, personal loss, and restrictions on freedom, Marjane leaves her homeland for Europe, where she struggles to find herself while preserving her connection to her roots.

Nearly two decades after its release, the film remains as relevant as ever. Today, as Iran once again finds itself at the center of global attention, Persepolis is viewed not only as a personal story but also as an important historical testimony.

Following the screening, we will discuss the film together, exploring its historical context, the language of animation, its autobiographical nature, and the reasons why Persepolis is considered one of the most significant animated films of the 21st century.

Hosted by:
Vadim Krivobok,
film enthusiast and popularizer of world culture and history (@cinemastepbystep)

 The screening will be held in Russian.