So I'm looking forward to seeing the film (love the way it's all pencil and ink animation with no CGI) but I want to read the graphic novels Persepolis I and II first because it's been aaaages since I've read a good comic and Satrapi's looks very interesting.

Has anyone read it? If so, what did you think of it? would you recommend?
And does anyone know where I can get an English version?





Persepolis is a French-language autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi depicting her childhood in Iran after the revolution. The title is a reference to the historical town of Persepolis.

yeah, part 1 is better, but it's all good. also, I fancy her a bit.

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the review i read made me wonder. are animations best to watch dubbed or subtitled?

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i thought the animation was really beautiful and I really enjoyed the film but I was not expecting it to end where it did, it felt like it was cut short. will they be making a film of part 2 do you know?

Hmm yes I think it really depends on the animation. Some films are dubbed with the same dedication as choosing the right voice for the original cut. I'd be wary of shitty dubs but when it boils down to it I'd say they're preferable for animation because subtitles distract you from the visualisation (which is what's fundamentally important in animation).

And ooooh the stills look so good! Loving the how the "elders" are depicted all sinister and imposing in their burqas in contrast to the child.

And thanks everyone for your opinions.