Date: November 9, 2026

Venue: Barbican Cinema 2

Address: Beech St, Barbican, London EC1Y 8AA

Time: 11:00

Organised by: Marsm UK, in collaboration with Barbican Senior Community Cinema

Persepolis (12A)

Revisit Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed animated film about growing up in Tehran during and after Iran’s 1979 revolution, based on her autobiographical graphic novel.

In 1970s Iran, young Marjane ‘Marji’ Satrapi watches her country undergo dramatic change. Her progressive family celebrates the 1979 revolution and the overthrow of the Shah, hoping it will bring freedom and a better future. 

But as Marji grows up, she witnesses the new Islamic regime become increasingly repressive, transforming everyday life through censorship, fear and violence. Sent to Europe for her safety, she struggles to reconcile her Iranian identity with life far from home.

Persepolis remains an essential film, serving as a witness Iranian history through the eyes of an outspoken young girl.

This event is part of A Season of Arabic Culture, aiming to share culture from the Arabic-speaking world to those who live, work and pass through the City of London. Please view our programme for A Season of Arabic Culture here.

Senior Community Cinema takes place on the other Monday of every calendar month. These screenings are for people who are 60+ / retired, although we do welcome family, friends and companions also: up to 3 under 60s can accompany a senior guest.

This event is supported by The City of London Corporation's Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund.