Persepolis: The Film Iran Didn't Want the World to See (Film Screening)

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

5:30 PM-7:30 PM

This adaptation of Satrapi's bestselling autobiographical graphic novel details the trials faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. Among its many awards and nominations, “Persepolis” won the Cannes Jury Prize for 2007, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature by the Academy Awards.

Watch the trailer here.

This free screening is open to the public, and to the Drexel community.

For questions, and to RSVP, please contact Jackie Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu.

Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages.

Contact Information

Jacqueline Rios
215.895.6910
jsr62@drexel.edu