Marjane (played by Chiara Mastroianni) is a protagonist in Persepolis.
The protagonist and narrator, an Iranian girl who grows up during the 1979 revolution and Iran-Iraq war. She is sent to Vienna for safety, struggles with identity and isolation, returns to Iran, faces political oppression, marries and divorces, and ultimately leaves the country again, reflecting on her journey at Orly Airport. Marjane's Mother (played by Catherine Deneuve) appears in Persepolis.
A protective mother who navigates the changing political landscape while ensuring her daughter's safety. She sends Marji abroad for education and later explicitly forbids her from returning to Iran after the final revolution and war, highlighting the family's deep-seated fears. Marjane's Father (played by Simon Abkarian) appears in Persepolis.
A politically conscious father who actively participates in the revolution alongside his family. He helps secure fake passports for escape and joins his wife in sending Marji abroad for safety, demonstrating the family's collective effort to protect their children from the escalating regime.
Persepolis (2007) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Marjane
(played by Chiara Mastroianni) — protagonist
The protagonist and narrator, an Iranian girl who grows up during the 1979 revolution and Iran-Iraq war. She is sent to Vienna for safety, struggles with identity and isolation, returns to Iran, faces...
Marjane's Mother
(played by Catherine Deneuve) — supporting
A protective mother who navigates the changing political landscape while ensuring her daughter's safety. She sends Marji abroad for education and later explicitly forbids her from returning to Iran af...
Marjane's Father
(played by Simon Abkarian) — supporting
A politically conscious father who actively participates in the revolution alongside his family. He helps secure fake passports for escape and joins his wife in sending Marji abroad for safety, demons...
Key Relationships
Marjane's Father → Marjane
(father)
Marjane's Mother → Marjane
(mother)
Marjane → Marjane
(Narrative Self-Reflection)
Story Analysis
A coming-of-age story tracing Marjane's journey through political upheaval, exile, and self-discovery in Iran and Europe.
