I’ve heard about this animated film during my last visit to London in October. My sister and my friend watched it on DVD and were really blown away by it, and after they told me what it was all about; I too felt like it was not to be missed.

Well, today I managed to finally find it and I watched it. It’s far beyond typical and I do recommend it to everyone (especially women).

Basically, it’s a movie based on an autobiographical comic book by Marjane Satrapi (in French). A story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Marjane takes us on a trip through her childhood, her experiences, Iran’s history, it’s people, they’re struggles and lifestyle. It’s very real, though some people might think it’s a tad bit over rated.

Marjane was also able to incorporate different elements in her story. Though it was very emotional; you’ll find yourself getting into fists of laughter quite often, or captivated by the historical events told in pure simplicity. It’s also very touching.

The heroine leaves Iran to study in Vienna after her parents felt that Iran as it was then; was not suitable for their daughter to live in. That’s when she faces the inner struggle we all go through at some point in our lives, the one between who we are and who we want to be.