![]() ![]() Persepolis was fascinating to watch, analyze, and enjoy. It's worth noting that there are two versions of the film: The original is in French with subtitles the other is dubbed in English. If teens are interested, they'll learn a lot about the harsh realities of life in an oppressive culture. Several scenes involve secret parties during which secular Iranians drink and smoke as a teenager living in Europe, Marjane also drinks, smokes, tries hash, and sleeps with two guys (at one point, feeling suicidal, she also takes lots of pills). There are many references to the atrocities (mostly executions and bombings) of life before, during, and after the revolution. Parents need to know that although this film - an adaptation of graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi's critically acclaimed memoir about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution - is animated, it's aimed at adults. She also drinks and smokes cigarettes as an adult.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]() As a teenager, Marjane drinks and smokes cigarettes and pot/hash. A suicidal Marjane takes a lot of pills, and Marjane and her parents attend secret parties where the adults tend to get drunk. ![]()
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