Persepolis

The story follows the childhood and adolescence of Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, before, during, and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The Shah's monarchy, radical Islamization, and the war with Iraq are turbulent years for growing up. Wishing to give their daughter a better education and life, the 14-year-old girl is sent to an Austrian lyceum. However, the reality of life abroad turns out to be completely different from what was expected...