Persepolis

Persepolis is such a GREAT film and a lovely little comic. I saw this a few years back and loved it so much I had to go and get the comic of it. The comic I have got is like a book, and unlike the film it feels very raw, less refined and stylised. This is in no way a negative but if you don't like subtitles then I'd recommend.

The story tells trials of a girls childhood whilst growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution. There are some terribly sad parts and equally some moments that make it such a great tale. The story is so much more dramatic because it follows the author 'Marji' as she escapes the tyranny of her homeland and tries to find herself in the world.